Lead Tech- Digital Press Operator

Elanders USA•Acworth, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech Lead-Digital Press Operator is primarily responsible for work performed on the HP Pagewide Inkjet press with the Hunkeler PF7 finishing equipment running inline. Job functions include managing a team of 4, create and provide training for new operators, provide troubleshooting support to team. Additional functions include and cost-effective use of consumables. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing the work to job specifications as well as in accordance with our safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and process reliability expectations. Performance Objectives: minimal defective prints/quality issues, timely completion of assigned jobs, high performance, safe work practices, professional communication

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher degree
3-5 years’ experience in a printing / production environment
Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrates an understanding of color theory, imposition and printing.
Ability to quickly diagnose print and mechanical problems for both the HP T240 and Hunkler PF7 preferred, Hunkler POP6 or PF8 accepted.
Demonstrates good troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively and efficiently maintain and repair the press.
Shows initiative for learning and retaining mechanical skill associated with the Digital Press.
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy; monitors own work to ensure quality; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Reacts well under pressure and manages competing demands.
Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently – excellent time management skills
Demonstrates professional behavior when communicating and working with other employees, vendors and/or customers.
Promotes and ensures effective communication and interaction among departments.
Works overtime as assigned

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily workload for team.
Understands all systems and manufacturing capabilities and processes and looks for opportunities to streamline workflow.
Inspects printed material in accordance with the work instructions to ensure quality and consistency.
Makes all appropriate updates to systems and logs.
Utilizes Production software to log print time for each job.
Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on the press to reduce downtime.
Ability to troubleshoot problems on the press.
Provides job specifications in their entirety prior to starting the job to team members and ensures the instructions are followed accurately.
Collaborates with Prepress department when job specifics arise.
Reports all production related problems to Operations Manager.
Ensures all defined departmental standards for quality, productivity, efficiency and waste are met by team.
Able to identify different types of paper stocks and ensure correct type of paper is utilized in specific jobs.
Maintains confidentiality regarding employee, company and customer information.
Responsible for the successful completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Identify different types of paper stock used for jobs
Change and thread new rolls of stock as needed
Setup and maintain the Hunkeler PF7 Finishing line.
Complies with all safety and health policies, procedures and practices; actively supports safety improvement initiatives; uses materials and equipment in an appropriate and safe manner; carries out all tasks in a manner so as to not create a hazard to oneself or others.
Supports organizational goals and values.
Ensures current and new operators have proper training.
Performs other duties as required.