Printer Op III

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written job procedures pertaining to the make ready area.
• Must be able to lift and perform material handling duties as required in the Make Ready area.
• Performs pre-make ready functions for all jobs, including getting cylinders from the staging area and prepping them for presses.
• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinates work orders with the design number to be matched to the correct cylinder.
• Operates hoist to safely lift heavy cylinder out of box and sliding over to put bearing/sleaves on it to put it in the press trolley.
• Removes press cylinders from boxes and checks for wear and tear and/or damage.
• Maintains cleaning and wash-up of all parts after jobs are finished using established safety procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of press cylinders for storage. Washes, cleans and wraps cylinders and places in storage box and taken to staging area.
• Transports hazardous waste (water-based ink and cleaner) to waste staging area inside Press Department.
• Maintains proper disposal of pre-make-ready waste using a fork truck to move the totes.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices and proper safety procedures to include the maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Receives training for next labor grade in order to gain a general knowledge of Press operations, which includes being physically able/capable of performing the duties and responsibilities in the forced progression within the Press Department.
• Operates power industrial truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prior Graviere printing experience is helpful, but not required.

• GED or High School Diploma