INTERNAL ONLY

Compensation: $21.10 - $25.94/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:   Reporting to the Process Leader, this position is responsible for supplying the customer with high resolution graphics and material that consistently meets their expectations through the efficient operation of equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must work safely at all times, following all Plant and Division Safety Rules and Policies.
• Perform all job function in accordance with specified safety procedures and designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Proficiency in Press Floater classifications.
• Set up cohesive printing unit and pumping station
• Ensure product quality meets all customer requirements.
• Change direction of the unwind splicing group.
• Set up and run a (5) or (6) color with lamination job.  Set register and achieve color.
• Use information from job jacket, previous orders and other sources as needed.
• Adjust the compensating idlers and cylinder carriages to level copy.
• Set up cohesive printing unit and pumping station.
• Troubleshoot basic printing issues.
• Use air gap and doctor blade angle to control haze.
• Assemble and disassemble press parts, including hooking up pumps.
• Set up Grafikontrol according to job specifications.
• Set and use web guide.
• Change impression roll sleeves.
• Web the press with or without the treater.
• Perform automatic changeover and manual registration.
• Adjust tensions for repeat and slack issues.
• Set nips and impression rollers.
• Set and level impression rollers.
• Set auto viscosity and program ink specifications.
• Charge and reject rolls.
• Flag rolls correctly.
• Daily flow checks of the Mahr Meter Mix.
• Operate fork lift as required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the spirit of total quality and continuous improvement in performing the essential job functions of the position.
• Performs other duties assigned or as the situation may dictate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  Ability to provide direction and motivate department employees in a fast paced environment.  Ability to maintain logs and records in a legible, accurate and timely manner.   Ability to use scales, densitometer, zahn cup, x-rite and other equipment to mix/measure inks.  Must adhere to high standards of professionalism when dealing with co-workers and Management on a daily basis.   Must demonstrate desire, ability and initiative to advance in department progression.   Must demonstrate basic computer skills.  Must have fork lift certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Heavy work force requires up to (50) pounds of force occasionally and /or up to (50) pounds of force frequently and/or up to (20) pounds of force consistently to move/lift objects.  Visual acuity is required to distinguish color shades, to approve ink color, to verify registration and to spot minor product flaws; color perception is essential.

Candidates must have no disciplinary action beyond a formal discussion in the past 180 days.  And, no more than a single formal discussion in the past 180 days.