PRINT TECHNICIAN A

TITLE: Print Technician A

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• Technicians will train on day shift but must be willing and flexible to transfer to night shift after training.
• With a constant focus on safety first, support production and quality by ensuring reliable operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Prefer experience with Flexographic Press equipment or minimum six months experience as Print Technician B.
  • Plastic print manufacturing experience with mechanical aptitude is highly preferred
• Education/Training:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent is prefer
• Skills/Knowledge:
  • Broad knowledge and troubleshooting capability
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics
  • Ability to understand work instruction along with print sample reading
  • Monitors print quality and makes timely line adjustment to maximize throughput and assure product conformity to Customer’s specifications.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with operators, management, and technical support services
  • Must have the ability to adjust adjoining lines, as required, to maximize department productivity
• Work Requirements:
  • Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
  • Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control downtime by communicating with operations and scheduling on routine preventive maintenance
• Continually monitors print quality, makes line adjustments to assure product conformity to Customer specifications, and assists Sr. operators in set-ups and changeovers while primarily maintaining the press and printing operations
• Ensure all areas in the press are maintained through THM and housekeeping
• Attend any ongoing training and OSHA classes
• Assist in the development of work procedures
• Make recommendations for new/replacement equipment or modifications to existing equipment
• Comply with all environmental, health, safety and security requirements
• Inspecting, cleaning and recording of daily cleaning record
• Monitor and control operation supply needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Inside and outside environments apply
• Manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
• Proper PPE includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection
• Other PPE may be required for specific jobs

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Will be required to periodically work overtime and be on-call, including nights, weekends and holidays

TRAINING:

• Train on day shift, but must be willing and flexible to transfer to night shift
• 10/40 hour OSHA training will be required.  If not already trained, company will provide training.  Additional training will be provided by OEMs as necessary.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Specialized equipment and tools provided by Inteplast
• Use basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling and monitoring instruments
• Use hoists, cranes and material handling equipment such as forklifts (training provided by Inteplast)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, climb stairs and work at heights to access and maintain the equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs