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Neff Packaging Solutions Printing Press Operator in Simpsonville, Kentucky
* Climate controlled * Clean * State of the art technology * Great lighting **Location: Simpsonville KYGreat benefits including a rich PPO medical plan, paid holidays, dental plan, medical reimbursement account, eyeglass reimbursement account, 401(k) with generous company match, work shoe voucher, attendance incentive, and much more! Job DescriptionThis position is a regular, full time, benefits-eligible position. Pay depends upon experience up to $35+/hr. The opening is on an off-shift which includes a shift differential of $1/hr will be paid for working off-shift. This is not an entry level position and requires years of experience as a Press Operator.Job Summary / PurposeUtilizes skills to efficiently produce a quality product at optimum speeds. Possesses journeyman knowledge of ink and water balance needed to reduce make ready times and increase run speeds. Ability to safely direct crewing in machine operations and job planning. Performance maintenance as needed per machine specification. Possesses mechanical abilities to use tools needed for press operation.Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesEffectively lead the crew of an assigned pressKnowledge of machine setup for a variety of inks and substratesKnowledge of industry quality standards for offset printingKnowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in offset printingOperate Heidelberg offset press at maximum production speed, maximum utilization, and minimum wasteOperate quality control equipment such as a densitometer and other QC instruments as requiredPerform assigned Quality Assurance tasks before, during and after a production runEffective communication concerning issues with crewing, machine and/or materials as well as lost time with department leadershipEnsuring good housekeeping of the machine and work area as well as good safety practices for all team membersAbility to perform regularly scheduled maintenance and minor repairs as required and effectively communicate the need for major repairs to department leadershipComply with all company rules, regulations and safety requirementsAbility and willingness to work overtime as needed to satisfy customer demands as well as covering for fellow employees’ time offOperate hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required and lift up to 50 lbsPerform other duties as assigned by managementRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesOffset, sheet fed, paperboard printing experienceDirectly oversee compliance with Neff’s current cGMP and ISO Standards and SOPs.Indirectly supervise personnel assigned to assist in the Offset Printing department.Understand Job Jacket informationComplete necessary paperworkMust be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for the entire shiftMust be able to read, write, and speak EnglishPREFERRED Qualifications1-3 Years’ experience as a lead operator in sheetfed offset printing with conventional inks and/or UV inks and coatings on Heidelberg equipment. Other printing equipment and web printing experience will be considered.