Imprint Press Operator

• Accurately reports and records daily production and scrap.
• Achieves make-ready and run times per standard rates.
• Communicates to Supervisor and/or MFG Facilitator to address any work area concerns.
• Follows all Safety and Quality protocols and adheres to ISO 9001; 14001, 6S standards and Lean processes.
• Identifies when mechanical or software problems occur.
• Identify problems and troubleshoot software on digital printer.
• Lifts up to 45-pound boxes frequently. Team lift at higher weights.
• Maintains an effective working relationship and communication with fellow employees, including temporary associates, by adhering to Koozie Group's policies in all activities and through promoting BIC’s Vision and Values and Respect in the Workplace.
• Operates both single and 2-color printing press with specific knowledge of lithography and training in ink and water balance, ink density, chemistries, emulsification, four color process concepts and PMS color densities while making decisions regarding which order colors and tacks of ink should be placed for best printability and quality.
• Operates digital print equipment including set up and adjustment of feeder, print heads, and delivery by size and thickness.
• Performs operator-level maintenance duties on all equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and maintains documentation of maintenance.
• Reach, bend, twist, push, pull, grasp and stand for extended periods of time as well as move about the facility as needed for the position.
• Reads and follows all Manufacturing Order (MOs) directions.
• Reports time accurately.
• Sets up machine and operates it according to Work Instructions and operator manual.
• Supports teamwork and process improvements through active participation in meetings and helping team ideas work.
• Understand digital outputs and ads.
• Visually inspects product to complete required quality checks
• Works rotating shifts and overtime as scheduled and/or required to meet business timelines.
• Maintain a high rate of production while minimizing scrap.
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
• Wraps, bands, tags and/or moves skids of product.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age or older
• Great computer skills.
• Mechanical skills preferred.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality methods and techniques preferred.
• Previous printing experience with some previous operation of large format process printing preferred.
• Previous work as a machine operator in a production and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.