Finishing Printer Operator

Job description

SeaCa Plastic Packaging, LLC located in Surprise, AZ is an innovative plastic packaging product company under the umbrella of Seattle-Tacoma Box Company headquartered in Kent, WA. Seattle-Tacoma Box Company has been under the same family management for 6 generations spanning nearly 135 years.
Currently, Seattle-Tacoma Box Company and subsidiaries support assembly and production operations and warehouses in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, California and Arizona. SeaCa Plastic Packaging, LLC is an industry pioneer in the production of plastic corrugated products used throughout the food industry.

SeaCa Plastic Packaging's Finishing Department is looking to add an experienced and dedicated Finishing Printer Operator to our team at our Surprise, AZ location. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who excels working in a demanding and fast paced environment and demonstrates excellent prioritization, decision making and time management skills.

This is an operator level position for work in a manufacturing environment. Training is provided to help you grow your career. You will be joining a crew of 3-9 people working as a team to accomplish the operating goals of the shift. Bonus pay can be earned as a member of the team that achieves their manufacturing goal.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and evaluates job ticket, print card, and CAD drawings, follows production schedules, prioritizes, and organizes.
• Sets-up machine, hangs print plates, starts ink pumping, and sets up pre-feeder
• Starts/stops machine, registers print within tolerances on the print card and CAD
• Checks color against available swatch or sample, adjust the viscosity and PH balance according to spec
• Double checks product for the following, but not limited to; sheet quality, print quality, color layout (per print card), and scrap ejecting
• Trouble shoot and fix any non- conformance issues, fills out the quality check sheet
• Determines appropriate machine speed to meet production goals while maintaining consistent quality
• Double checks to make sure load quantities and load tags are correct for the order
• Performs a complete inspection of one entire blank (2-out, 3-out, etc.) for each finished load during the run
• Maintains inks at optimum performance levels by checking and adjusting PH and Viscosity
• Effectively troubleshoots operating problems
• Recognize nonconforming products and advises supervisor
• Preps for upcoming orders by staging ink and print plates as well as load tags
• Inspects to ensure all is correct and/or in good working order
• Completes order in computer, fills out last load sheet. Fills out quantity, date, and prints last load tag at correct quantity
• Records time, quantity, order number, on Production Report
• Inspects tooling when taking off and fills out print die repair form if needed and turns it in to Supervisor
• Cross train on other machines
• Switch duties with Assistant/helper as necessary
• Train and assist assistant/helper with job duties or machine
• Performs similar job duties as required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Writing, mathematical skills, and a basic mechanical understanding
• Possesses knowledge and experience in corrugated industry; as well as color and printing
• Familiar with the Quality Management System
• Two or more years’ experience with machine operation, preference in Flexo Printing
• Experience with printing presses, working safely with chemicals, and reading/using a measuring tape

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to handle fast pace and high stress environment
• Ability to withstand dusty and noisy conditions
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and push/pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel or stoop for extended periods of time

Reports To:

• Shift Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

SPP has continually monitored & adapted to local, state & CDC Covid-19 guidelines. The safety & wellbeing of our employees is of paramount concern to us. We fully support the right of our employees to make health-related decisions for themselves.

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass pre-employment drug screening?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Flexo press: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Machine Operations: 2 years (Required)
• Flexo press: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23