Sheetfed First Press Operator

Mittera Arlington is looking for Sheetfed Press Operators! The Sheetfed Press Operator is responsible for operating 40" sheetfed press machines with coaters UV and LED lamps and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the press team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

• Operates and maintains press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements
• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
• Understands set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
• Programs correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments
• Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
• Achieves color OK (match/approval) to proofs under the direction of the Press Supervisor
• Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in order to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area around the press for employees and customers
• Pulls and labels run samples with tags and marks
• Records quantity of good signatures or sheets finished on the back of the job ticket
• Records the quantity of ink and paper used on the printed job on the time sheet
• Monitors pH and conductivity of the fountain solution on an offset printing press
• Checks both sides of plates for visible imperfections before mounting
• Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
• Balances and maintains ink and water systems for print quality
• Maintains color during press run with color OK sheets
• Checks press signatures or sheets for marks and abrasions on all sides of product
• Inspects blanket to determine suitability for job
• Removes and preserves plates for storage
• Assists in wash-up and cleaning procedures
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Records ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
• Directs crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance
• Promotes, enforces and sustains safety while identifying areas of process improvements
• Trains and develops other Pressroom personnel
• Assists Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes
• Assists Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations
• Facilitates teamwork on crews and between shifts
• Performs other duties as assigned