Press Operator

PRESS OPERATOR

Iconex® is a global leader in label manufacturing and innovative solutions for high-volume industries like restaurants, retail, and logistics. We specialize in direct thermal, thermal transfer, and linerless technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability. Trusted by leading brands, we help businesses streamline operations and reduce waste. Iconex is headquartered in Morristown, TN, USA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting label production equipment to manufacture products that meet quality, safety, and productivity requirements. This role monitors product quality throughout all phases of operation, ensures correct raw materials are processed, performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance, records production information, and supports packing and material movement as needed. The Press Operator also maintains 6S housekeeping standards, participates in EHS and continuous improvement activities, communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, and supports training, cross-training, and the development of standard work documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), standards, regulations, and rules


• Direct participation in EHS training, safety observations, and hazard identification  


• Seeks and proactively implements Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through teamwork and CI process participation 


• Proactively monitor and assume responsibility for product quality during all phases of operations 


• Perform set-up, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot Label equipment to manufacture product according to quality and productivity requirements 


• Preparation, testing, and application of adhesives, inks, releases, or other chemistry to support operations


• Ensures that equipment runs in accordance with operational standards, goals, and expectations 


• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed


• Ensure the correct raw materials are being processed


• Logs and posts production information into the computer and/or required production logs 


• Provide communication daily with other departments including planning, maintenance, leadership, HR, and other coworkers. 


• Maintain 6S housekeeping standards of work zones and walkways


• Support packing and material movement tasks as needed


• Directly supports training and cross training of other coworkers


• Support development and roll out of Standard Work including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), One Point Lessons, (OPL) and Training Documentation 


• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Two or more years printing experience preferred 


• Good mechanical ability


• Ability to use rulers, gauges, calipers, and other testing equipment.  


• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipment


• Effective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team member 


• Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision


• Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime


• Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs 


• Ability to distinguish differences between finished product compared to product specifications 


• Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure that all required preventive maintenance is performed 


• Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs. and some over that amount 


• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, extend, lean, and maneuver around equipment at varying heights.  


• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred 


• Two-year technical degree preferred 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Regular exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals more than 50% of the work time.

• Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs multiple times per day


• Ability to repetitively lift 25 lbs frequently


• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time


• Other physical demands include climbing, crouching, bending, reaching, stooping, etc.


• Continuous contact with other people requiring communications via face-to-face, orally by telephone and various written methodologies


• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or 20lbs of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time


• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.


• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.


• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.


• Visual Acuity:  Able to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.


• Attendance and Punctuality are essential.

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