Pressroom Press Operator 2

Salary range: $25.75 - $33.25 + $1.00 shift differential
Schedule: Monday - Thursday night shift - 7pm to 7am
Position Summary:
Support all phases of production by and following all SOPs for operation, maintenance of the printing press, all while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.

Position Responsibilities:

Able to perform basic operations to setup and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc

Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and know how to set up fountains, feeders and plates

Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching

Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset

Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register and other defects

Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed

Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary

Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions

Report time and production results accurately

Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs

May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors

Position Skills:

Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler

High levels of attention to detail

Ability to work as a team

Mechanically inclined

Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required

Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred