25.06.2018
Print Press Operator
Do you dream of working with technological processes and exciting projects? Then this job opportunity might be of interest to you.
Job Summary
We are the world leader in printing on nonwoven fabric for the hygiene industry – and known for our high-performance team in a modern production environment.
We are expanding our business with a new print facility based in Asheboro, North Carolina – and we have an immediate need for Print Press Operators in our production facility.
As a Print Press Operator, you will be responsible for the daily operation of our new print line, including carrying out various quality tests. In a team environment, you will work with colleagues to make product meet customer demands.
In the beginning, you will be part of small, but powerful team with great potential to blossom in this role with the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in production activities associated with machine setup, operation, cleanup, and recommend improvements to operations
- Prepare printing forms according to the production plan
- Prepare printing inks for each print job
- 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
- Work in a quality-conscious way
- Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Microsoft Office knowledge, in particular Excel
- Understanding of production procedures
- Availability to work in shift models (24/5 // 24/7 – on 8 or 12 hour shifts).
Education and Experience
- Above 1 year experience as a print machine operator, idealy as flexo engrave printer.
Additional Requirements
- Sporadic travel to our sites for training will be required. Initially, 4 weeks in Germany will be mandatory for onboarding (passport required)
- Must be certified to operate forklift
- Sharp eye for colors (color test required)
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Physical activity required including frequent bending, lifting and standing during the work time
- Able to lift up to around 88 lbs and full range of movement to do works inside and on the machine
- Most adhere and comply with high hygiene standard (e.g. hair nets required and jewelry is not allowed)
- Other duties as assigned.
Fibertex Personal Care Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability or veteran status.
Join our team
Fibertex Personal Care Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of nonwoven and printed nonwoven fabric solutions for hygiene products – baby diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence care products. Through our Innowo Print business unit, we possess a unique print technology, where colours and images are printed directly on many types of nonwoven materials. Headquartered in Denmark, and with facilities in Denmark, Germany, Malaysia and in the USA, we globally employ approx. 755 people.
General information
Deadline
Please apply soonest possible.
Applications will be evaluated continuously and the job will be filled when the right candidate is found.
