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Immediate position open for an experienced automatic press operator who is capable of printing 400-600 pieces per hour. Candidate must be comfortable in all aspects of apparel screen printing and production. We are looking for a team player, with a positive attitude, enjoys working with others, while improving their knowledge of this craft.
COMPENSATION BASED UPON EXPERIENCE. THE MORE COMPETENT THE OPERATOR, THE HIGHER THE WAGE!
You're the kind of person we're looking for if:
You can communicate clearly and effectively
Manage stress with ease, and preferably with a smile!
Details matter and you can focus on your core objectives
Have water base, or simulated process color printing knowledge
You gotta have:
At least 2 years of screen printing experience, M&R machinery is a plus
Don't need someone directing your every move! You're a self-starter!
Ability to move quickly from one project to another. We don't sit still!
We're fun to work with. We want someone as cool as we are!
Still with us? If so, here's more about what we're looking for
People who are drama-free! C'monlet's get our work done with a smile on our face!
People who do what they say. If you're a "do-er", lets talk! If you're a "talker" lets don't!
If you're looking for an easy jobplease let us know where you found it. We don't know of any "easy" jobs
You're a people person. Building a person up means more to you than tearing them down.
Press Operator - All Levels
Responsible for your people assigned to your press, the work and everything that happens on your press.
As a Press Operator it is your responsibility to delegate and oversee your crew. Catchers should help load cart. Pullers are to do as directed by Operator and follow proper set up procedure. The Operator must keep the flow of work going at ALL times and must keep their personnel busy working at ALL times as well. A Press Operator must also insure the safe working practices of those around you. Employees are to follow safety rules and proper use of PPE.
- Supervisor is to have screens, inks, squeegees and sample at the press prior to set up.
- Line screens up using the Tri Loc, using proper set up procedure to coordinate your team.
- After registration is complete take a test print with registration marks still on it to a manager for
approval. While getting approval, have Puller tape off registration marks.
- Check the imprint yourself as well and try to catch something that might be an issue.
- After you get signed approval make sure you tape the design number to the approved shirt sample.
- Proceed with the production run, maintaining maximum speed and quality.
- Make sure paperwork is filled out properly and quantities are correct. ALWAYS REMEMBER If there are any questions or problems ask a Production Manager for help, never guess.
- Always listen to your Puller and Catcher. Once a Catcher or Puller alerts you of a quality issue, either caused by a fuzz ball or pinhole, stop the press and take corrective action.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work space.
KNOW THAT THE OPERATOR HAS THE REPONSIBILITY OF INSURING THE ORDER IS PRINTED CORRECTLY AND ACCURATELY. IN THE EVENT THE CATCHER ANNOUNCES THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PRINT STOP THE PRESS AND LOOK AT THE SHIRT AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Operator Levels
Level III Operator:
- Must be able to identify quality issues and know how to properly troubleshoot and correct them.
- Ability to offload shirts without causing quality issues such as distorting or flopping, while maintaining production speed.
- Know proper Tri Loc set up procedure.
- Follows safety rules and uses proper PPE.
Level II Operator:
- Can perform all Level III qualifications, in addition to the following:
- Can perform a multi-color set up in allotted time.
- Can properly fill out all production paperwork.
- Can achieve appropriate ink deposit.
- Can load 480 shirts an hour with less than 1% misprints for placement.
Level I Operator:
- Can perform all Level II qualifications, in addition to the following:
- Can perform set up with no aid or instruction from supervisor.
- Can teach other operators in proper procedures.
- Can determine proper print order.
- Can delegate and oversee press team.
- Can load 560 shirts an hour with less than 1% misprints for placement.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification. Able to give clear direction/instruction to team
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Less than high school education; Experience needed depends on level of operator.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations or to other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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