Summary:
Operates machinery (print, laminator, slitter) in the print area
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sets up products by customer or item specification. Monitors and assumes responsibility for the quality and
quantity produced on the machine according to customer specification. Rolls stock changes for printing materials.
Maintains production schedules by ensuring there is enough stock for fabrication. Monitors and remains
accountable for overall production waste. Lubricates press to maintain efficient operation of press and minimize
critical part failure. Monitors efficiency and identifies problem areas. Communicates with other departments for
resolution of problems. Ensures that work area is safe and kept in an orderly manner by performing daily
housekeeping. Management reserves the right to change or modify the functions of this job as required to meet
the needs for the organization. Therefore, other duties may be assigned. Able to work any shift.
Tasks for Print:
 Sets up and operates flexographic press to print designs or lettering onto rolls of film
 Sets up, monitors, and adjusts the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor
 Reads job order and mounts specified rubber plate and printing dies on cylinder; installs cylinder on shaft
and secures assembly in bed of press
 Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include
waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
 Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without
overlapping or smearing previously printed area
 Inserts shaft through core of film and secures roll on press in feed position
 Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and regulates roll tension and feed as directed
 Starts press adjusting speed tension and alignment of printing plates as necessary
 Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections such as blurred off
center impressions
 Cleans rubber plate, cylinder, dye fonts and lubricates press as needed
 Mixes inks or dyes to produce desired colors
 Runs several presses with different size and color capacities
 Inks the presses, loads film, and adjusts the press to the film size
 Ensures that film and ink meet specifications
 Guides film through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls
 Monitors their operation and keeps the film feeders well stocked
 Adjusts ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying changer
 Corrects film tears or jams
 Oils and cleans the presses
 Performs digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing
 Blends colors

Tasks for Laminator:
 Performs to quality and meets production standards and goals
 Removes and weighs startup rolls at beginning of job
 Cleans all rollers and nip rollers in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup
 Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include
waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
 Prepares printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind)
 Prepares back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind)
 Assists in removing rolls for rewind
 Removes waste from both unwinds and from rewind
Tasks for Slitter:
 Slits large rolls to smaller rolls in various dimensions according to customer specifications
 Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX scanners to
include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
 Performs set-up and operates slitting equipment to produce product according to customer specifications
 Assists with packing and material handling tasks as required
 Operates core cutter and cuts cores as needed
 Able to detect non-conforming product
 Able to learn safe operation of tools, equipment and test equipment associated with the slitting operations
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Regulatory/Health and Safety: Comply with all company policies and safety programs.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and previous
experience in printing preferred. On the job training is provided by the company.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to measure and count product. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
and to interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures
Mechanical skills
Ability to set up item by product specification requirements
Ability to use lubrication equipment
Ability to read, write, and use a calculator

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Ability to use measuring tape, gauges, and calipers
Know basic computer skills
Ability to operate a sit-down forklift (previous experience preferred).
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 may 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel,
crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and push/pull up to fifty (50) pounds. Employee must
occasionally push and pull up to two hundred (200) pounds with help from a mechanical device. 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: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may
be moderate to loud.
Specific Equipment and Materials Used: Included but not limited to assorted tools, material handling, and
lubrication equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Included but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes,
hairnet, beard net.

Summary:
Operates machinery (print, laminator, slitter) in the print area
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sets up products by customer or item specification. Monitors and assumes responsibility for the quality and
quantity produced on the machine according to customer specification. Rolls stock changes for printing materials.
Maintains production schedules by ensuring there is enough stock for fabrication. Monitors and remains
accountable for overall production waste. Lubricates press to maintain efficient operation of press and minimize
critical part failure. Monitors efficiency and identifies problem areas. Communicates with other departments for
resolution of problems. Ensures that work area is safe and kept in an orderly manner by performing daily
housekeeping. Management reserves the right to change or modify the functions of this job as required to meet
the needs for the organization. Therefore, other duties may be assigned. Able to work any shift.
Tasks for Print:
 Sets up and operates flexographic press to print designs or lettering onto rolls of film
 Sets up, monitors, and adjusts the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor
 Reads job order and mounts specified rubber plate and printing dies on cylinder; installs cylinder on shaft
and secures assembly in bed of press
 Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include
waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
 Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without
overlapping or smearing previously printed area
 Inserts shaft through core of film and secures roll on press in feed position
 Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and regulates roll tension and feed as directed
 Starts press adjusting speed tension and alignment of printing plates as necessary
 Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections such as blurred off
center impressions
 Cleans rubber plate, cylinder, dye fonts and lubricates press as needed
 Mixes inks or dyes to produce desired colors
 Runs several presses with different size and color capacities
 Inks the presses, loads film, and adjusts the press to the film size
 Ensures that film and ink meet specifications
 Guides film through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls
 Monitors their operation and keeps the film feeders well stocked
 Adjusts ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying changer
 Corrects film tears or jams
 Oils and cleans the presses
 Performs digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing
 Blends colors

Tasks for Laminator:
 Performs to quality and meets production standards and goals
 Removes and weighs startup rolls at beginning of job
 Cleans all rollers and nip rollers in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup
 Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include
waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
 Prepares printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind)
 Prepares back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind)
 Assists in removing rolls for rewind
 Removes waste from both unwinds and from rewind
Tasks for Slitter:
 Slits large rolls to smaller rolls in various dimensions according to customer specifications
 Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX scanners to
include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
 Performs set-up and operates slitting equipment to produce product according to customer specifications
 Assists with packing and material handling tasks as required
 Operates core cutter and cuts cores as needed
 Able to detect non-conforming product
 Able to learn safe operation of tools, equipment and test equipment associated with the slitting operations
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Regulatory/Health and Safety: Comply with all company policies and safety programs.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and previous
experience in printing preferred. On the job training is provided by the company.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to measure and count product. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
and to interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures
Mechanical skills
Ability to set up item by product specification requirements
Ability to use lubrication equipment
Ability to read, write, and use a calculator

Ability to use measuring tape, gauges, and calipers
Know basic computer skills
Ability to operate a sit-down forklift (previous experience preferred).
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 may 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel,
crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and push/pull up to fifty (50) pounds. Employee must
occasionally push and pull up to two hundred (200) pounds with help from a mechanical device. 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: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may
be moderate to loud.
Specific Equipment and Materials Used: Included but not limited to assorted tools, material handling, and
lubrication equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Included but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes,
hairnet, beard net.

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