Press Operator 1st Shift
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Job Location:
Lake Havasu, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Theres a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
The Press Operator is primarily responsible for the timely efficient and accurate operation of the printing press.
Hours are Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Press Operator is primarily responsible for the timely efficient and accurate operation of the printing press.
Hours are Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Set up adjust maintain and operate an 8-color Uteco 52 wide web flexographic press
- Install Anilox rollers and print sleeves at the proper stations making necessary adjustments to maintain production quality.
- Reads understands and follows print job schedules.
- Monitors equipment and during press runs ensures the quality and consistency of finished pieces.
- Makes minor adjustments to equipment as needed during press runs.
- Adjust the press to maximize run speed and produce quality print.
- Perform quality checks on the printed roll.
- Load and unload print sleeves from the press and storage racks.
- Weigh and wrap printed film from the press.
- Change doctor blades and end seals when needed.
- Clean the drum ink pans ink pumps and floor when needed.
- Accurately and timely complete required paperwork and samples.
- Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Trained in and comply with Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
- Collects and inspects random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Looks for and has input on implementing suggestions to produce work more efficiently.
- Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to meet daily production requirements
- Good technical aptitude and computer skills ability to perform digital set-ups and adjustments
- Ability to perform basic math skills
- Effectively communicate questions problems and reports to co-workers supervisory and management personnel
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment.
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge and experience working with flexographic printing procedures materials and equipment with 5 years of experience.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk use ladders and climb stairs bend and stoop reach push/pull kneel and crouch.
- Lift carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds without assistance; use hands to finger handle or touch objects tools or controls to verbally communicate; and to hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical moving parts.
Personal protective equipment such as hearing protection safety glasses hair net and food safety-related items is required.
Exposure to both Normal Propyl Alcohol & Normal Propyl Acetate fumes and solvent-based inks.
EXTRAS
- Employee-Owned
- Weekly Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- Insurance coverage that includes medical dental vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
Key Skills
- Prepress
- Calipers
- Flexo Press
- Basic Math
- Math
- Press Brake Machine
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Color Management
- Micrometer
- Screen Printing
- Manufacturing
About Company
As we celebrate 100 years, growing from a family-owned bean and elevator company to today’s thriving food products corporation, we credit our success to our entrepreneurial, competitive spirit and our 100% employee ownership.
