Press Operator Trainee, W & H - Bristol, TN

We are seeking a detailed oriented, safety minded and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Press Operator Trainee in the Bristol, TN location.  Job responsibilities include but are not limited to; following procedures to safely meet customer expectations, complete required paperwork accurately, monitoring results and ensuring high quality of finished products.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Make ready and operate cylinder type printing press.

• Read job order and verify size, color, and type of substrate.

• Set up and operate flexographic printing press to print designs, images or lettering on rolls of flexible plastic film, paper and non-absorbent stock for use in making products such as plastic or paper bags.

• Install cylinders and secure assemble in press.

• Fill decks with prescribed inks, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or smearing previous printed area.

• Insert shaft through core of paper or plastic roll and secures roll on press in feed position.

• Splice end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press using splicing tape and jog press to regulate roll tension and feed as directed.

• Start press adjusting speed tension and alignment of printing plate as necessary.

• Cut sample of printed material from end of roll and inspects for imperfections such as blurred or off centered impressions.

• Will be responsible for entering production data into Radius operating system.

• Perform all duties of an assistant.

• Must be able to stand, bend, and twist.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Maintain quality of materials produced.

• Set up and change over press from job to job.

• Operators are responsible for the waste of materials used in make ready and production.

• Responsible for notifying management when press equipment needs repair work.

• Working knowledge of flexo printing and slitting is necessary.

• Basic math skills are required.

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.

• Minimum two Years Flexo Printing Experience