Press Operator 2nd Shift 10% Shift Differential About: With our main facility located in Cohoes, New York, Macaran Printed Products has always been known for printing high-quality labels. If you have eaten or drunk it, bought it or used it, chances are we have printed on it. Our state-of-the-art flexographic and digital presses help us stay efficient with printing. Macaran, one of North Americas highest definition pressure sensitive label converters, was founded more than 48 years ago and as an employee-owned Company, all full-time employees participate as shareholders. While we have grown a lot since we began printing labels back in April 1974, our dedication to each and every one of our customers remains exactly the same. We have world-class traditional and digital printing technology. We have always invested in the absolute best equipment and talent to ensure that we can print the best labels. If you do not know us already, this is a fantastic opportunity for career advancement and growth!

Job Summary The Press Operator is responsible for the printing of customers labels. The Press Operator will be required to maintain the press and printing equipment during the printing process, and their duties may include cleaning the press and all associated parts, changing tooling and gears, inking, lubricating, and maintaining stations, and completing all necessary paperwork and forms.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: -Operates press and printing equipment as directed by supervisor -Maintains accurate and timely production and quality records -Monitors press output and visually inspects product for defects and quality issues -Loads and unloads paper rolls, mount, and shaft rolls, maintain correct ink levels, colors, and chemistry. Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper registration and maintain strict quality performance -Maintains all materials, tools, and supplies in a clean and orderly manner and follow all safety, sanitation and product safety procedures and policies -Operates all features of press functions -Other duties as assigned

General Requirements: -5+ years of flexographic or other printing press experience -Ability to identify issues/problems, evaluate options and implement solutions -Knowledge of machines, tools, and computers, including design, use, repairs, and maintenance -Ability to understand mathematical applications, ex. measurement, logic, etc. -Good customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of professions and personalities -Good command of the English language; ability to effectively read and write -Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills -Detail-oriented

Physical Requirements: -Ability to lift 50-60 pounds and push/roll 300 to 800 pounds with pallet jack -Good manual dexterity for cutting, grasping, guiding, pressing, pulling, pushing, rolling, typing, turning knobs -Must be able to stand for extended periods of time on varied surfaces and reach, twist, bend and stretch when required -Excellent hand-eye coordination and acute depth perception -Ability to decipher colors -Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including drug testing