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WESTERN STATES ENVELOPE & LABEL Press Operator - 2nd Shift in SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary You will assist Press Operators with a variety of tasks, while learning the basics of flexographic and digital printing, including how to safely operate and troubleshoot machinery. The goal is to prepare you for a career with increased earnings potential as a Press Operator with a great organization that serves this expanding and exciting industry. Essential Responsibilities -Assist Press Operators with set ups, plate mounting, operation and clean ups -Assist Press Operators with tooling, ink mixing and color matching -Work in the rewind and finishing areas -Work with other shifts to keep area clean and safe -Follow all policies and procedures -Follow all Lean practices and be an active member of the team. Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration. Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions. Adjust ink fountain flow rates. Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job. Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments. Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls. Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size. Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances. Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed. Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required. Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains. Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems. Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools. Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary. Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software. Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations. Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated. Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications -Be at least 18 years old -Possess organizational and detail-oriented skills -Possess communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English -Possess basic math and computer operation skills -Ability to read/interpret rulers and use small hand too -Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist and lift/carry up to 20 pounds -Be dependable, work the agreed upon schedule and have reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications -Press or label manufacturing experience preferred, not required as we will train -Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and/or Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles Additional Info -An in-depth training program prepares all team members for success -Opportunities for employees to provide input/suggestions on process improvements -Advancement opportunities -Fast team based working environment ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=C92A2618A5A34A804E370E9056843443 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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