Offset Web Pressman

The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their team!

Responsibilities:

Setting up and operating presses: Loading paper, making adjustments for paper size, and ensuring correct pressure and registration between plates and ink.

Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets specifications.

Troubleshooting and maintenance: Making minor repairs, cleaning equipment, and performing routine maintenance.

Maintaining equipment: Changing plates, blankets, and cylinders as needed.

Ink management: Obtaining or mixing inks and filling ink fountains.

File management: Downloading or scanning files, adjusting digital files, and inputting job settings.

Production tracking: Maintaining time or production records, controlling workflow, and tracking jobs.

Inventory management: Monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies.

Environmental monitoring: Monitoring humidity and temperature and making necessary adjustments.

Training and supervision: Potentially training and developing press crews, directing or monitoring their work.

Skills and Abilities:

Mechanical aptitude: Understanding of printing press mechanics and ability to troubleshoot issues.

Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in print quality and meeting specifications.

Good color perception: Ability to identify and correct color inconsistencies.

Communication skills: Working with other pressmen and supervisors.

Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other pressmen and departments.

Time management: Meeting deadlines and completing jobs on time.

Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving issues during print runs.

Working Conditions:

May involve working in a noisy environment.

May involve exposure to inks and cleaning chemicals.

May involve standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items.

May involve working in a moderately competitive environment and meeting strict deadlines.