General Technician -ASC

Job Description Title : General Technician – Production Department Reports to : Production Manager SUMMARY :  In this position you will perform, process, and supports the Offset/Offline Operation in three specific areas as required but not limited to Press Room, Folder/Gluer, and/or Material Handling, this position reports to the Offset/Offline Production Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES Receive product from Press, stack and place on pallets. Pull product from press, stack and place on pallets. Printing pallet labels with Pecas. Be able to find all information needed on job docket and set up sheet. Ensure correct loading of product onto pallets for Material handling. Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy. Makes sure jobs are complete and error free. Informs Operators of any problems. Ensures finished product appears to be of highest quality, accurately printed and completed and free of errors. Pull Product samples according to company procedures and send to Quality Auditors as required. Notifies Operator immediately of any problems and/or errors. DOWNTIME Webbing the press. Assist Operators when the press is down. Clean up particular press area, ie, mopping all areas, walls, tables, cans, tanks, floors behind press and also units. Fill solvent cans, tank, and auto viscosity. Fill varnish tank. Help set-up cylinders for next job. Help roll stand make blades, hand or cut down rolls. Help in sort if the above is done and notify Operator. Ensure correct set-up and breakdown of doctor blades using established instructions and procedures. Properly remove/dispose of used doctor blades using all safety procedures. After removal of used blades from press, dispose in safety container for used blades. Clean backup blade using correct water, solvent or lacquer. Remove holder to proper area in Pre-Make Department. Set up new doctor blades according to policies and procedures ensuring all measurements are correct and blade is in proper position. MAKE- READY Ensure all product is purged from stacker and tables. Assist in changing impression rollers. Assist in putting tools in press, changing tab breaker section, tear down, and put pump together, separate the different sections of the press from tab section to cutter. Change cylinders, pump out inks, fill solvent containers. Remove and/or install print unit cassettes. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains and follows all company policies and procedures for OHSE, personal protection, and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines. Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE. Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste. Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policies. Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc. On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition, including but not limited to proper grounding, cleanup ink and solvent containers. Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc. Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order including but not limited to cleaning press area, mopping floors, emptying rag, blade and trashcans. Understand the OHSE obligations, actively support the policy and implement the guiding principles in everyday activities. Complies with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements, and Chain of Custody Program Requirements. Actively participates as a member of Press Crew to meet production and team goals. Interacts with operators, co-workers and all staff in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance. As an integral member of a Press Crew, works effectively with other employees. Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner. Exhibits a willingness to assist or help in getting work completed, for example; relieving for breaks, assist on other machines when required, any and all other tasks that may be required or requested by operators, shift leads, department leads or management. Must be very dependable in attendance and punctuality Must be able to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, Operators or Management. Gluer GT (if applicable ) Perform a variety of tasks such as feeding product into the folder/gluer, packing and palletizing. Print pallet labels with Pecas. Be able to find all information needed on job docket and set up sheet. Forklift Driver (if applicable) Maintain and support press operation through safe and effective material handling. Safe and correct operation and maintenance of forklift vehicles to ensure proper material moving and forklift operation. Loading and unloading of pallets, waste and recording and weighing of recyclable material. Maintain annual certification of correct procedures and operation of lift equipment. Use lift truck to move loads of raw materials, in-process stock, or finished goods throughout the facility. Spot check load for correct labels and codes, and neatness. Place loads in designated area of warehouse. Provide support to Press, i.e., check schedule board for upcoming jobs, check to make sure press has sufficient materials Remove waste container changing over full containers to maintain empty container at press at all times. Remove waste and cores from press, weigh and put on trucks for recycling. Supply corrugate, pallets and bundler film at delivery end of press. Make sure all material is in designated areas. Remove finished loads of