1st Pressman Sheetfed Press

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•Erlanger, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different. The Pressman will be responsible for the oversight of the printing process and the press crew. This includes monitoring and modifying the operation of the press, associated materials/supplies and work procedures to ensure efficient, high-quality production. As the team leader, the First Press Operator is responsible for overall training and performance of the printing team. This position is also charged with maintaining equipment functionality and operating capability, coordinating all potential equipment problems and issues with printing management and maintenance

Requirements

Minimum 5 to 8 years of offset printing experience
High School diploma or equivalent work experience
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with printing equipment maintenance and repairs
Ability to be an effective leader, motivating the crew to excel and to work well together
Strong Mechanical aptitude
High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems
Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team

Responsibilities

Responsible for final quality of all printed product. This includes verifying that print and paper quality meets product specifications.
Ensure that members of the printing crew are completing assigned duties and required checklists
Coordinate materials, supplies and parts to accommodate the printing requirements of each job.
Complete the daily task list
Monitor, maintain and adjust press settings and controls to produce optimal results. Program computer controls such as the auto count and the CCR. Prepare printing documentation.
Coordinate all changeovers and make-readies in advance. Verify that plates, supplies and materials are available and correct for subsequent print jobs.
Start and stop the press
Review the print follower and verify that printed product compares well to the follower standard.
When printing results do not meet specifications, make necessary adjustments with the press controls, water or ink levels
Provide training to crewmembers
Coordinate print schedules, problems and issues with the press operators from other shifts
Verify that the required tasks of each crew member is completed satisfactorily
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on the press and related equipment and report all maintenance issues or problems to printing management and maintenance if necessary
Keep the press and surrounding work area in neat and orderly condition, free of debris, dirt and obstacles
Other duties as assigned