Press Operator

Description

The duties of a press operator are as follows :

• Set up and operate the press to print plastic film
• Read order forms
• Prepare and install cylinders on the press
• Insert cardboard tubes onto the shaft and ensure that they are properly inserted into the press
• Install blank rolls in press and fill ink and solvent tanks
• Tape the end of the new roll of plastic film to the one being printed and turn the crank to adjust film tension
• Start press and adjust plate speed, tension and alignment
• Take samples and inspect for imperfections on plastic film
• Finalize the product and prepare it for dispatch to the next department
• All other related tasks
• Keeps work environment clean and orderly
• Applies the various safety rules.
• Applies Hood Packaging's quality and food safety policy.