2nd Shift Digital Press Operator

POSITION TITLE: Digital Press Operator SUMMARY The Digital Press Operator role is responsible for the set up and operation of multi-color digital printing presses in accordance with the printing specifications and customer requirements/expectations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures that product is printed according to the customer specifications Reviews orders and verifies appropriate stocks are utilized as specified. Pulls spec, verifies colors, ripped artwork revision, die line, stock, and special instructions. Sets up machine; installs inks, correct stock, die line, and print alignment Matches or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness Completes in-process inspections; follows work instructions and control plan Closes out job by completing paperwork and placing with product Performs technical adjustments and maintenance of the digital press Follows 5S guidelines assigned to work area and surrounding areas - this will be a clean room environment Conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality and performance Performs routine printing procedures, most of which require specific skills and aptitudes Conducts quality inspections, adheres to procedure, has visual discrimination, performs print quality analysis and judgment Recognizes when routine adjustments are necessary, catching errors at the earliest possible stage to minimize production reworks Proficient in computer skills Experience in operating mechanical equipment Can read and comprehend measurements on a standard ruler Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to follow written or verbal instructions Can read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and work instructions MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations. TECHNICAL SKILLS The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Computer software, robotics, machine programming, and mechanical/troubleshooting PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is ocassionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.