Assistant Digital Press Operator

Job Title

Assistant Digital Press Operator

Printing Supervisor

Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
• Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
• Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
• Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
• Driven by our core values

Performs manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of a flexographic digital press and other related duties as directed by the press operator, Printing Department Manager and Supervisors.

• Understands printing job requirements by studying job specifications; assessing requirements for flexography digital, organizing job schedule sequence while retrieving required paperboard rolls for upcoming jobs.
• Sets-up printing presses by loading rolls with roll cart and adjusting for size.
• Assist operator with make ready and sleeve change functions.
• Assist operator with automatic register controls.
• Assist operator with die change duties.
• Responsible for ink change during the copy change.
• Maintain ink viscosity, PH, measure DE, density, color match approved art, and ensure all ink levels are maintained.
• Maintains production and quality by inspecting production samples, board caliper on every roll.
• Ensure that ALL ISO 9001:2000 Procedures, Work Instructions, 6-S, and QPOC’s are followed.
• Minimize downtime, trouble shooting stoppages and breakdowns; calling for Maintenance assistance. Ensure consistent Printing Machine operation by completing preventative maintenance as required.
• Shuts-down printing presses by removing ink and changing paper; cleaning parts and components; returning ink to stock.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are ready prior to running a specific job.
• Remove printed cartons from press to build and tag WIP loads.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership and responsibility for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Ability to Make-Ready roll stand to job specific roll sizes.
• Ability to use hand truck to move WIP loads.
• Ability to log roll specific numbers to job specific factory order numbers.
• Ability to make-ready printing plates to job specific art numbers.
• Ability to make-ready ink stations to job specific ink numbers.
• Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble chamber blades.
• Ability to assist make-ready press within established MR standard allowance.
• Ability to identify and correct printing quality issues.

Experience In a Manufacturing Environment Is Preferred.

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers and other employees. Have active listening skills, attention to detail and follow-through. Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, an organized approach to work and a positive attitude.

Safety glasses, ear protection, safety knife and cut gloves.

Digital Press 1, 7 flexographic narrow web & 4 color digital, roll cart, hand truck and core splitter, safety knife, basic hand tools.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing