Press Operator - 1st Shift

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?

TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring teammates in our Production Department, located in Madison, Wisconsin.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be able to convert raw materials by printing, coating or laminating at or above quality standards that could include raw products such as paper, Tyvek, or films based on customer standards.

The Press Operator will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. TekniPlex is hiring Press Operator - 1st Shift for our Madison, WI facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor quality of product during runs
• Monitor the use of raw materials to optimize waste reduction.
• Set up machine and change inks, coatings, configurations, decks, paper and methods as required to complete projects based on the job
• Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments while the press is running
• Inspect quality of raw materials for proper coating weights, seal strengths and porosity
• Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc.
• Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles) to maintain the machine
• Perform daily maintenance including cleaning excess oil and grease, checking and adjusting mechanical parts including gears, backlash, brakes, etc.
• Mounting of pre press plates
• Proficient at using a tape measure and/or ruler
• Direct the activities of the Press Assistant
• Assist the press assistant with clean ups when necessary
• Manage prepress activities
• Maintain paperwork such as production usage reports, forms, SPC charts, etc.
• Troubleshoot and detect cause of problems
• Assist mounting department if needed
• Monitor and maintain raw material usage and inventory control
• Assist maintenance staff if needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years running Flexographic press
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good math skills – able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrate ability to maintain excellent quality products
• Able to pay attention to details
• Proficient navigating a computer
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.