Operator Assistant Slitter (STP)

The Printing Press Operator (Level A) is responsible for the independent and efficient operation of high-performance flexographic presses. This role requires strong technical knowledge, adherence to safety and food-grade compliance standards, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. DESCRIPTION **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Machine Operation & Technical Proficiency** - Operate and configure Vistaflex and Miraflex flexographic presses with precision and autonomy. - Ensure a deep understanding of machine dynamics, including tension, temperature, ink viscosity, airflow, and pressure, to guarantee optimal print performance. - Use estimated setup times effectively based on job type and color count, ensuring efficient changeovers and minimizing downtime. - Apply knowledge of both internal factors (machine components) and external factors (maintenance, supplier inputs, auxiliary systems) that affect print quality. **2. Quality Control & Systems Management** - Successfully complete print jobs at the required production speed while minimizing quality defects. - Operate and interpret results from BST and AVT inspection systems as active tools for real-time quality control. - Accurately manage production data and job flow using the Radius system, including correct use of codes and documentation requirements. - Proactively report issues involving rolls, ink, press functionality, or electrical systems to supervisors or appropriate management. **3. Safety & Food Compliance** - Strictly adhere to all FSSC (Food Safety Certification Scheme) guidelines and manufacturing hygiene practices. - Ensure proper and consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), both personally and among team members: - Safety glasses - Steel-toe shoes - Hair net - Face shield (for ink room tasks) - Promote and maintain a safe and hazard-free work area, modeling safety-first behavior. **4. Housekeeping & Waste Reduction** - Implement and maintain a routine cleaning schedule for the press and surrounding area to support food safety and operational efficiency. - Actively work to minimize material waste and optimize the use of substrates, inks, and other consumables. **5. Professionalism & Growth** - Consistently demonstrate quality-oriented skills, a proactive attitude, and attention to detail. - Engage in self-evaluation and continuous improvement to enhance professional performance and contribute to team success. - Support a culture of excellence, responsibility, and technical growth across the department. **TECHNICAL ASPECTS** - Ensure and oversee that your team uses all required safety equipment during their daily activities under your shift. - Use the appropriate PPE for each activity or function that requires it. - Understand the Jobpack as the main input for the press process and its cross-functional use in the following processes. - Accurately understand the system operation for each press and the different indicators that can be found in the system. - Understand how to manage variables such as tensions, air pressures, viscosity, and temperatures of each section of the printer in order to complete the job and ensure quality. - Understand the difference and purpose of Stickyback (1320, 1520, 1720) when diagnosing and printing on detailed or flat surfaces. - Understand how the Anilox works. Operator A must be able to associate print quality with the Anilox and discern when it needs to be changed. - Based on the above points, Operator A must be capable of performing troubleshooting and diagnostics of the machine using examples of print errors. - Periodically check the proper functioning of the press and the quality of the printed material. - Identify types of print errors, have at least 3 possible causes for each, and be able to correct them in the safest and most efficient way. - Operator A must recognize when a machine issue or print error involves one of the internal suppliers in order to request service. - Operator A must understand the…