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Pre-Press/Make Ready Operator
3115 S Willow Avenue Fresno, CA 93725 US
Job Description
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 DOE
Schedule: M-F 1:15pm-9:45pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all safety and operational procedures for plant and ancillary equipment, promptly reporting any safety hazards to the supervisor.
- Operates a multi-station flexographic printing press, including an automatic splicer with up to 6-color stations, UV curing system, die stations, TABLIFT® unit, turret rewinder, and LVS.
- Troubleshoots any press and printing issues as they arise to ensure smooth operations.
- Inspects work order set-ups and continuously monitors production runs to identify and address quality defects.
- Verifies labels against specifications and Sinclair standards to ensure compliance.
- Tracks die and plate life in accordance with established requirements.
- Provides feedback on the production schedule to Leads, Supervisors, or Managers to enhance production efficiencies.
- Performs routine maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Completes all necessary documentation, including daily time sheets, housekeeping logs, and weekly/monthly/yearly press preventive maintenance sheets.
- Meets or exceeds label production targets (KPIs) and actively participates in continuous improvement projects as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintains cleanliness of the work area, machines, and equipment.
- May be required to travel to remote manufacturing plants as assigned.
- Enters maintenance requests as needed to support equipment functionality.
- Attends weekly production departmental meetings and contributes insights as necessary.
- Cross-trains in all label production departments to ensure flexibility and operational efficiency.
- Completes additional projects and duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
- Certificate in flexographic printing is preferred.
Experience:
- Completion of in-house job-specific training with a successful track record.
- Mechanical and technical experience related to printing operations.
- Proven experience with flexographic printing processes.
- Experience operating similar machinery effectively.
- General understanding of Mark Andy and Nilpeter systems with a minimum of 2 years in the field.
Additional Information
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Monica Prudhume
Staffing Account Manager
Meet Monica, our Staffing Account Manager on the Central CA team! With a background in the dental field spanning over 16 years, she transitioned into the field of recruitment around 2 years ago. Her extensive experience in the dental field has equipped her with a deep understanding of people's needs and a passion for helping others. Monica's goal here at Hire Up Staffing is to excel in her profession and make a positive impact on the lives of job seekers and employers alike. Known for her exceptional customer service skills, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every individual she interacts with receives the utmost care and attention. Monica loves being a part of the Hire Up team, as the company's culture aligns perfectly with her values and aspirations. She is eager to expand her knowledge base and leverage her skill sets in a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. When Monica is not busy pursuing her professional goals, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. Monica's commitment to both her personal and professional life reflects her dedication, adaptability, and strong work ethic.