Machine Operator (Press-Offset) 3RD Shift

Are you a Press Operator and looking for a career opportunity within a growing organization, then this may be the job for you!

OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION

The printing press operator controls the production of the press according to job specialties. Monitoring the press and controlling the speed of the press to obtain the proper balance of production and quality. The press operator sets up and operates the printing press to print multicolor copies from supplied proofs. The objective is to run quality sheets through the printing press machine to ensure satisfaction for our customers' demands.

ESSENTIAL JOB TAKS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Enter job completion details accurately into our OMS visual system
• Plan several jobs ahead to ensure job materials are ready
• Examine job orders to determine quantities for printing, stock specifications, color or special printing instructions
• Fill out all proper documentation relating to job requirements. Examples being load tags, orders, data analysis, coating documentations
• Monitor feeding and printing operations to maintain specified operating level and to detect malfunctions
• Responsible for relaying responsibilities to the feeder operator and communicating daily tasks
• Help clean up ink fountains during job change over process and perform line clearance protocols from previous job
• Grease and lubricate press to manufacturing specs, and per the company's planned maintenance program
• Quality and procedures when managing color on the printing press
• Shift Change - The press needs to be prepared for the next shift. Goal would be to have a running press at shift change
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a drug & background screen
• Previous printing press experience preferred, Heidelberg or Komori experience a plus
• Able to carry/lift an average of 50 lbs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quickly be able to solve problems and make decisions with little assistance
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Skills related to control operations of equipment or systems
• Strong organizational and comprehensive skills
• Strong knowledge of computers
• Capability of remaining patient and calm when the job is in process or when a problem may develop
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to be on feet the majority of the work day