Press Operator

Quad

Chalfont, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Graphic Design, Hydrology, Identify Issues, International Marketing, Manufacturing, Marketing, Mathematics, Operational Improvement, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Sales, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Chalfont, PA

POSTED

30+ days ago

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad in Chalfont, PA, is looking for an experienced Press Operator. This individual will operate and maintain the press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding the crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Keep accurate records of all delay time during the shift.

· Adhere to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

· Know set-up and maintenance procedures for the entire press

· Ability to troubleshoot unit and folder problems with minimum delay time

· Ability to troubleshoot reel and stacker problems with minimum delay time

· Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance

· Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during the next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews

· Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance

· Check and set rollers, change if necessary

· Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize

· Read entire job ticket; special instructions, ink colors, paper brand, basis weight, etc.

· Perform needed maintenance during any delay time

· Knowledge of post folder equipment and proper setup

· Plan ahead for 2-color and 4-color make-ready, allowing ink levels to run down

· Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications

· Attend all Operators meetings

· Generate a constant feeling of urgency when the press is down, to maintain production requirements

Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production

· Work safely while demanding that your crew work safely

· Responsible for promoting, enforcing, and sustaining Portland’s Safety, 6S, and Lean programs and looking for ways to improve the operation.

· Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions

· Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations

· Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· 3+ Years Press experience

· Detailed knowledge of offset printing process

· Ability to read, write, and perform math operations.

· Ability to distinguish colors accurately

· Ability to apply written and verbal instructions for machine set-up.

· Good interpersonal and organizational skills

· Ability to interact and guide crew members

· Must demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality, and ability to stay in the work area.

· Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.

· Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Ability to work overtime as needed.

We offer comprehensive benefits (https://www.bequad.com/benefits) for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug-Free Workplace

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