Press Operator

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB :

The Printing Press Operator is totally responsible for the complete operation of the press. This includes set-up, running, wash-up, maintenance, safety, housekeeping, quality control, production and coordination of work and / or training of the 2

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Press Operator and Helper. Apply QMS principles and techniques effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : MAKE-READY DUTIES :

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Press Operator in mounting of plates with proper packing.

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Press Operator in the set-up and loading of feeder. Check feed board and delivery set-up including swing gripper and side guide.

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Press Operator in setting ink fountains and inking of rollers.

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Press Operator in positioning of the image in register and in the proper location on the sheet.

PRESS RUN DUTIES :

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Press Operator.

WASH-UP DUTIES :

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Press Operator in proper wash-up of press.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

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Press Operator to a degree of proficiency to maintain press operation during his / her absence.

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Press Operator to a degree of proficiency to assume 1

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Press Operator position on seven-color when necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Prerequisite in order of selection from job posting.

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Press Operator.

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Press Operator.

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Press Operator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Lifting and Carrying – required frequently throughout the work day at an average pace.

Items lifted / carried – Press parts, rollers, ink cans and pallets  –  some in strained positions.

Maximum weight lifted / carried                               - 21 - 50 lbs.

Maximum weight lifted / carried occasionally        - 21 - 50 lbs.

Maximum weight lifted / carried frequently           - 21 - 50 lbs.

Pushing and Pulling – required frequently throughout the work day at an average pace.

Items pushed / pulled – hard jack with pallet of row stock or printed stock  – some in strained positions.

Maximum weight pushed / pulled                                 - 51 - 100 lbs. of force

Maximum weight pushed / pulled occasionally          -51 - 100 lbs. of force

Frequently    - 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of normal work day

Continuously – 2 / 3 to a full work day

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Activity &  Duration

Standing – Occasionally on your feet without moving about.

Walking  - Continuously about on foot

Climbing – Occasionally up and down ladders, stairs, ramps.

Stooping - Frequently bending downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.

Kneeling – Occasionally bending knees or coming to rest on knees.

Crouching – Occasionally bending downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Balancing - Frequently maintaining body equilibrium.

Activity & Duration – Left and Right Hand

Simple reach upward – Frequently reaching up within normal range.

Extended reach upward – Occasionally reaching up exceeding normal range.

Simple reach outward – Frequently reaching out within normal range.

Extended reach outward – Occasionally reaching out exceeding normal range.

Simple grasp – Occasionally grasping without pressure (no fingering).

Firm grasp – Frequently grasping with pressure (no fingering).

Fingering – Frequently manipulating objects with fingers only.

Machine hand controls – Occasionally using handles, knobs, or levers.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

Activity & Duration

Far vision – Frequently required to see object clearly beyond 20 feet.

Near vision – Frequently required to see objects clearly within 20 inches.

Depth Perception – Frequently required to judge distances and relationships between objects

accurately.

Field of vision – Frequently required to see an area up and down or left and right with eyes fixed on one point.

Color vision – Continuously required to identify and distinguish color.

Hearing – Continuously required to perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

Talking – Frequently required to express ideas through the spoken word.

Feeling – Frequently perceiving attributes of objects – size, shape, texture.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS :

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

ATTENDANCE REQUIRMENTS :     Regular attendance is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Because of the changes which may occur in manufacturing processes, methods, or because of quality and productivity requirements, management reserves the right to add to, alter or change the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com .

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