Print Press Operator

We are searching for a Print Press Operator to join our growing company located in Asheboro, North Carolina.  Fibertex Personal Care is a global company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of spunbond/spunmelt nonwoven fabrics for the Personal Care industry, supplying products that are key components in baby diapers and adult incontinence and feminine care products.  Through our Innowo Print brand, we possess a unique print technology, which is the core business operation in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

The Print Press Operator is responsible for the daily operation of print line, including carrying out various quality tests.  Print Press Operators set-up, operate, and maintain the print press to produce printed material. Print Press Operator have knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and processes used in print line and consistently adhere to safety rules and regulations associated with operating such machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production activities associated with machine setup, operation, clean-up, and recommend improvements to operations.
• Prepare printing forms according to the production plan.
• Prepare printing inks for each print job.
• Prepare/cut the cores for each print job.
• Prepare/stage substrate.
• Clean printing forms.
• Inspect all printing forms before and after run to ensure that all necessary reorders are made before the next print production.
• Store printing forms and inks systematically.
• Carry out various quality tests.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Use computers as needed to run process operation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving in the production.
• Support Lead Press Operators in maintaining efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Work in a quality conscious manner and adhere to our high quality standards.
• Inform overlapping Print Press Operators of possible issues during shift change.
• Ensure the production area is clean and prepared for the next shift. Materials should be available and work area should be clean and organized at shift end.
• Inspect the press, ink room and raw material warehouse for cleaning and tidiness upon arrival. Report findings to Lead.
• Inspect raw and finished goods.
• Ensure all supplies are scanned and returned to its proper location.
• Adhere to the recycling guidelines.
• Adhere and comply with high hygiene standard (e.g. beard/hair nets required and jewelry is not allowed) with proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the production area.

What you need to succeed at Fibertex Personal Care

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a print machine operator, preferably with flexographic printing
• Ability to pass a vision and color test.
• Basic computer experience required. Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft AX experience, preferred.
• Ability to work in shift models (24/7 – 12 hour shifts).
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and to assist in other departments if necessary
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, if necessary
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Physical activity required including frequent bending, lifting, and standing during the work time
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and full range of movement to do work inside and on the machine
• Punctuality and regular attendance is an essential function.

Pay, Benefits and More

• 3+ years of consistent work experience for one employer.
• 2+ years of experience as a machine operator in manufacturing.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination is pertinent to the job. Color and vision screening will be required.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment, including hazardous materials and fumes/odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and will comply with government regulations regarding hearing protection.