Printing Press Operator L1

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Printing Press Operator will operate multiple printing presses depending on the production schedule. You will use an assortment of screen printing and digital printing Direct-to-Garment (DTG) equipment to decorate garments. This position will be cross-trained in multiple print processes to support the department as needed and pay is tiered depending on flexibility and ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment while regularly meeting minimum hourly performance and maintaining extremely low defect rates.

• Level 1– able to effectively operate one press.
• Level 2– able to effectively operate two presses.
• Level 3– able to effectively operate all 4 presses.

This position works closely with the material flow and finishing teams to make sure all products are decorated on time and ahead of schedule to support business needs.

DUTIES

• Setup and operate press equipment, including loading and adjusting screens or files, press settings, refilling inks, tool selection, test printing, setting temperatures correctly, and monitoring production quality while operating.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning printheads and other tools, removing waste, changing filters and ink lines according to established schedules and when necessary
• Examine the job information to determine garment styles and quantities to be printed, proper art placement, specifications, colors, color sequences, variations, and any other details required to produce the order accurately.
• Meet all minimum production rates and communicate any production obstacles encountered.
• Work with press assistants and support teams to ensure all necessary supplies and tools are in place before needing them.
• Complete schedule on time, at pace, maintaining defect rates below established standards (1%).
• Mentor, support, and cross-train other employees when requested by supervisors.
• Support the overall schedule with other Production departments as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up every job to match work order with intent to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Anticipate, prevent, recognize, and troubleshoot issues with prints
• Verify proper quantities have been printed before cleaning and breaking down the press for the next job.
• Request assistance or guidance when presented with challenges outside your expertise or experience
• Show up every day on time, ready to support coworkers and engage with existing company culture
• Be passionate about quality and customer satisfaction
• Follow any and all established safety protocols including hearing and vision protection where required
• Maintain clean and safe working environment

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Good hand eye coordination
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively listen and follow instructions.
• Solid problem solving skills
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Desire to create quality products
• Must comply with any company policy of wearing personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, etc. where required
• Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on changing schedule demands, including overtime. Schedules and shifts may change throughout the year. Schedule requirements may include working days, afternoons, nights, 1st shift, 2nd shift, or weekends as needed.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; work in and around a variety of industrial machinery and presses; bend over, squat, or climb
• Able to frequently move and lift up to 40 lbs when necessary
• Prolonged periods of working on screen printing equipment
• Must be able to reach, grasp and operate all buttons and controls 
• Excellent vision including ability to adjust focus, close vision, distant vision, color awareness, and attention to small details
• This position will require working in environments with varying temperatures, including warm or cold conditions, based on season, location or operational demands
• The noise level in the work environment is typically high