Printer Operator

Objectives 

Set-up, operate and adjust all printer machines in accordance to design specifications.

Main Tasks 

• Sets up and adjusts all machine variables to achieve final products which conforms with design specifications.
• Creates print plates for designated part numbers.
• Follows schedule to determine product requirements.
• Reviews engineering design sheet to determine product specifications.
• Selects required tooling from department tool storage bins and installs on machine.
• Operates machine to run designated number of parts.
• Performs quality checks at specified intervals during operations.
• Maintains machine and work area in proper order.
• Adds protector tips or change hangers as needed.
• Unloads parts and assemblies and stacks into parts bin or places assemblies onto printer conveyer.  Weighs bins when required to obtain pieces count.   Inspects parts for compliance to paint specifications.
• Process assemblies through label printer – visually inspects each one to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Verifies label placement periodically using caliper.
• Completes lot and identification control tags for each order completed.
• Rehangs or discards inferior parts and assemblies.
• Uses floor jack.
• Observes plant safety rules.

Secondary Tasks

• Cleans chemical tanks.
• Cleans immediate work area.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervision.

Education, Training, Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience

• Three to six months work experience is required to become proficient in most phases of the job.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Must be familiar with the identification of parts and assemblies, labels, codes, and terminology.
• Must know the proper loading and unloading procedures, tip and rack requirements, and proper handling techniques for painted parts.
• Requires skill in the use of dial caliper, basic hand tools, and floor jack.
• Must know the proper stacking procedures for painted parts and spring assemblies.
• Must know how to set up and make all adjustments both the Comec and Apex style printers.
• Must be familiar with conducting chemical test on washer system.
• Requires knowledge of tank titrations and chemicals additions to washer system.
• Follows well defined procedures and guidelines with work closely supervised.
• Judgment and initiative are required to maintain accuracy and required level of production.

Accountability / Impact of Errors

• Responsibility for Equipment - Sets up printers with little likelihood of damage to equipment.
• Responsibility for Material or Product - Works with assemblies and parts where most errors would readily be detected.  Careless handling of products could result in bent or damaged parts, which could not be salvaged.
• Responsibility for Others - Works in cooperation with others where caution is required to prevent injuries to coworkers.

Working Conditions

• Walking, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling are required.
• Good eye/hand coordination is necessary.
• Light to moderate lifting necessary.
• Maneuvers and positions heavy parts bin with aid of floor jack.
• Speed of conveyer line determines rate of physical activity.
• Exposed to potential cuts and scrapes to fingers and hands, mashed foot, minor burns or head injuries at conveyer line.
• Also exposed to paints, solvents and pretreatment chemicals.
• Works in a normal manufacturing environment with machine noise present in adjoining work areas but not to a disagreeable extent.