PRINT TECHNICIAN A

TITLE: Print Technician A   POSITION OBJECTIVE: Technicians will train on day shift but must be willing and flexible to transfer to night shift after training. With a constant focus on safety first, support production and quality by ensuring reliable operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.   QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Prefer experience with Flexographic Press equipment or minimum six months experience as Print Technician B. Plastic print manufacturing experience with mechanical aptitude is highly preferred Education/Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent is prefer Skills/Knowledge: Broad knowledge and troubleshooting capability Knowledge of basic mathematics Ability to understand work instruction along with print sample reading Monitors print quality and makes timely line adjustment to maximize throughput and assure product conformity to Customer’s specifications. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English Must be able to effectively communicate with operators, management, and technical support services Must have the ability to adjust adjoining lines, as required, to maximize department productivity Work Requirements: Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary. Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Control downtime by communicating with operations and scheduling on routine preventive maintenance Continually monitors print quality, makes line adjustments to assure product conformity to Customer specifications, and assists Sr. operators in set-ups and changeovers while primarily maintaining the press and printing operations Ensure all areas in the press are maintained through THM and housekeeping Attend any ongoing training and OSHA classes Assist in the development of work procedures Make recommendations for new/replacement equipment or modifications to existing equipment Comply with all environmental, health, safety and security requirements Inspecting, cleaning and recording of daily cleaning record Monitor and control operation supply needed Perform other duties as assigned by manager   WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION: Inside and outside environments apply Manufacturing environment Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot) Proper PPE includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection Other PPE may be required for specific jobs   OTHER INFORMATION: Will be required to periodically work overtime and be on-call, including nights, weekends and holidays   TRAINING: Train on day shift, but must be willing and flexible to transfer to night shift 10/40 hour OSHA training will be required.  If not already trained, company will provide training.  Additional training will be provided by OEMs as necessary.   MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE: Specialized equipment and tools provided by Inteplast Use basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling and monitoring instruments Use hoists, cranes and material handling equipment such as forklifts (training provided by Inteplast)   PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Must be able to sit, stand, bend, climb stairs and work at heights to access and maintain the equipment Ability to lift up to 50 lbs