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Press Assistant Operator

Bryce Corporation
locationSearcy, AR, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose: Performs prescribed duties and assists the Press Operator as requested in setting up and running a flexographic press printing multi-colored designs and lettering on a flexible web consisting of plastic, cellophane, paper, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Assists the Press Operator in set-up activities by obtaining necessary raw materials (inks, films) for impending job, checking against production order to insure accuracy, and assembling other required elements such as pans, pumps, covers, etc.
  • Assists Press Operator in loading cylinders (1-10 per job; 75-280 lbs each) into press.
  • Loads proper film onto unwind, checking for defects and maintaining accurate weight records and checking correct side to print on using base film guide.
  • Lifts unwind shafts (approx. 30-75 lbs each) as necessary to remove empty cores and load new ones.
  • Fills ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit.
  • Sets ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer.
  • Lifts and transports ink kits (15-75 lbs each) as necessary.
  • Maintains accurate records on inks, solvents, and related materials coming to press.
  • Maintains adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required.
  • Checks and documents ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency.
  • Assists operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals.
  • Watches web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly.
  • Cleans the equipment and work areas and secures materials for impending jobs as production activity allows.
  • Keeps the floor free of liquid.
  • Returns, with occasional assist from operator, ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached.
  • Cleans ink equipment in automatic vat as required.
  • Works with the operator in a manner necessary to facilitate learning, preparing for the job of Press Operator as a mandatory promotional step and/or emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • High School education or G.E.D.
  • Previous Press experience.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

  • Ability to read and comprehend production orders.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Other:

  • Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift, weekends and holiday.

If interested in this position, please submit a resume or letter of qualifications to Human Resources.

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