Press Operator C

Responsibilities:

• Learn all safety features (nip points etc.) on the press as well as electrical and press components.


• Read, examine and understand various section of the job ticket detailing the customer specifications to confirm components needed to set up the job.


• Learn how to set up the press by installing: stock; die; mounting and setting printing plates on cylinders and anilox safely; install and remove doctor blades safely;   


• Learn how to key in codes etc. on console keyboard/touchscreen of computerized press.


• Read operating procedure to ensure job duties and processes follow the quality management system and operates press accordingly.


• Verify final proof approved by customer.


• Identification of product on ticket (regular or pharmaceutical)


• Verification of the related die on the ticket and proceed to die transfer to the appropriate press – removal of yellow circle on the board
  


• Perform wash-up as necessary and clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the Press Helper. 

Post production:

• Learn how to remove components after press run.


• Store and file plate records
  


• Verify plate condition and proceed to storage


• Does wash-up and cleans the press and components.


• Matching of plate file with the related semi-finished product
  


• Performs any other production related work assignment as requested by the Lead Hand or production management.