Press Assistant Trainee - Night

Essential Job Functions:

Operation

· Setup and verify the placement of specified anilox rolls, setting print cylinders in proper print stages, filling ink, and the proper material at the press

· Setup and verify the placement of the correct inks, coating, and varnish

· Setup and verify correct plate and registration, unwind position, size/height/width during make ready

· Load proper film onto unwind

· Fill ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit

· Set ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer

· Lift and transport ink kits as necessary

· Evaluate and monitor color and defects during the run and adjust accordingly

· Evaluate and adjust register during make-ready and run

· Proper monitoring, upkeep, change and disposal of doctor blades

· Assist operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals

· Watch web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly

· Secure materials for impending jobs as production activity allows

· Return ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached

· Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

· Report any safety concerns to management immediately

Quality Control

· Verify adequate number of feet have been run to satisfy the order quantity

· Check for defects and correct side to print on using base film guide

· Check ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency

Maintenance

· Maintain accurate weight records

· Maintain adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required

· Clean equipment and keep work area neat and organized

Reporting and Record Keeping

· Document ink viscosities at prescribed intervals

· Verify all job-related items (job bag and contents, Flexo Inspection Verification signoffs, Job History Sheet, press and press area clean, etc.) are complete prior to next job

· Record of all data and comments regarding position of colors, plates, and anilox rolls on the ink history sheet

Compliance/Other tasks

· Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.

· Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.