Print Machine Operator

Job Title:

Print Machine Operator 

Position Summary:

The Print operator has the responsibility of maintaining and correcting printing and processes on the off-set printers, and lids printers. In addition, they need to ensure all packers assigned to work on your printer are doing their jobs safely and being productive to a satisfactory level.  This position reports directly to the Print Lead Operator, and the Supervisor.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Must be able to identify print plate issues and recommend corrective actions.


• Must be able to handle ink, blankets, and plates correctly to prevent damage.


• Must be able to do size changes for products on all print machines in the allocated time by print management.


• Must be able to do color changes/job changes for products on all print machines in the allocated time by print management.


• Must be able to help provide train new print operators and packers


• Must be able to sustain and monitor quality at all times


• Must be able to follow the print schedule.


• Assists mechanic when needed.


• Make major and minor adjustments to print machines to sustain correct efficiency and quality.


• Place stacked product in carton, seals carton, and stacks carton on pallet.


• Load and unload product in print machines.


• Ability to use a pallet jack to move up to full pallet of product to the staging areas.


• Work with the Lead operator to organize print production information so that accurate downtime, waste, and print output can be entered into the daily production report by the Lead Operator.


• Understands how installed print machines function to the system level. Example, color heads, elevators, feed system, mandrels, re-stackers (compressors), UV systems, and flamer treatment.


• Understand how the print process works and identify printing issues that may develop.


• Understand printing inks, PMS color charts, and MSDS associated with ink.


• Ability to communicate well with others and provide basic direction to your assigned print packers with direction provided by the Print Lead Operator.


• Provide feedback to your Lead Operator regarding issues in your production, machine failures, or print process problems.


• Understand Good Manufacturing Practices and how it relates to printing.


• Keeps work area clean and orderly and help direct the packers to keep the areas clean and orderly.


• Assist in the proper print shop start up, and shut downs.


• Ready machines for shift change and provide good verbal and written communication to the on-coming shift regarding print department issues.


• Miscellaneous duties as directed by Lead Operator, and department supervisor


• Complete the personal qualification standards (PQS) for the Print Machine Operator in a timely manner as directed by the Print Supervisor.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have minimum of eighth grade education.


• Must be able to read and write in English


• Completed the Assistant Operator Personal Qualification Standards.


• Normal dexterity required


• Must be able to take direction and work with minimal supervision


• Must be able to lift 30 lbs., 10 times per hour

• Must have acceptable attendance