Pressman II - Now Hiring

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact.  

WHAT PROAMPAC HAS TO OFFER:  

*Quarterly gainshare program  

*Perfect attendance bonus  

*11 paid company holidays  

*Paid Vacation & Personal Time  

*401k with company match  

*Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings  

*Company-provided life insurance  

*Disability insurance  

*Employee Assistance Program  

*Paid Parental Leave  

*Wellness program – living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives  

*Tuition Reimbursement  

*Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled 

RESPONISBILITIES

The Press Operator II task is to work jointly with the Press Operator I for the direction and utilization of the press. The second operator is responsible to ensure that plates and correct stock are staged at the press for an effective and efficient change over as well as compliance requirements associated with the department procedures. The second press operator must be ready to take over the press in the absence of the Press Operator I.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Assist in Coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule.
• Preview and validate the schedule by confirming the job jacket has been provided with the correct job instructions.
• Ensure that the job jacket contains reference material for copy and color verification and approval.
• Understand and execute the Customer print quality and sampling protocol.
• Assist the press operator in print diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Assist the press operator in print trials.
• Perform all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over.
• Directly responsible for the operation of the rewind stand, slitting blades and roll tension.
• Read and understand the work order.
• Locate the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order.
• Verify coating requirements according to job instructions.
• Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements.
• Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed.
• Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket.
• Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels.
• Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum.
• Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy.
• When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample.
• At the end of the press run, check the condition of the plates and advise if new plates will be needed for the next run.
• Adheres to all plant Safety, AIB and GMP regulations.
• Follows OSHA safety standards.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associates degree from an accredited College or trade school preferred
• Two to three years’ experience working within the printing industry
• Must complete Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety Training and OSHA Standards Training
• Work experience with computers and other business equipment
• This position requires the annual completion of Hazardous Waste Management training – provided by ProAmpac.
• Must have high attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure