Fanatics · 4 months ago
Press Operator (Day Shift)
200 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX, 75002, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFanatics is a leading company in the sports merchandise industry, and they are seeking a Press Operator for their day shift. The Press Operator will direct the crew and perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the press, ensuring quality performance throughout production runs.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Makes ready and operates offset printing press
Examines job ticket to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies correcting solution to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of non-repairable plates
Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder
Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock
Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder
Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density
Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism
Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools
Leads, gives directions to, trains and monitors work of press crew
Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules
Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press
Work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as instructed
Qualification
Required
Comfort Performing Tedious Tasks: Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time
Attendance: Works with supervisor to make schedule work and help cover difficult times. Shows up on time when scheduled and willing to work overtime as required
Conscientiousness/Safety: Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures, complies with safety regulations
Achievement Orientation: Strives to be successful at tasks and to meet or exceed goals. Accepts targets and goals, and makes certain they are met
Cooperativeness: Willing to take direction from supervisors, ability to lead crew and garner crew member cooperation. Willing to follow rules
Communication Skills: Has the ability to clearly convey directions, information and/or feedback both verbally and in writing
Follows Directions: Is able to easily understand instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
Proficient and knowledgeable regarding machine set up, troubleshooting and operation as well as directing crew
Minimum of 5 – 7 years Press Helper experience
On The Job Training: Annual OSHA required training including pallet jack and forklift training as assigned
Ability to: Read, write, perform mathematical computations, use measurement devises and record data. Ability to accurately distinguish color variation. Possess mechanical aptitude
Stand: Constantly (more than 5.5 hours/day)
Walk: Frequently (2.5–5.5 hours/day)
Handle objects: Constantly
Reach outward: Constantly
Reach above shoulder: Occasionally (up to 2.5 hours/day)
Climb: Occasionally
Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
Bend: Constantly
Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection)
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
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