1st PRESSMAN

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Pressman will be responsible for the safe operation of the assigned printing press in the daily functions of press operation and press room procedures. This position reports directly to the press room shift supervisor. The company is the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions, motivated by play and living and playing differently. They provide relocation assistance to help make transitions smooth. The manufacturing plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position is located on-site in their DALLAS facility.

Requirements

Follows instructions from job ticket and sets up and directs set up of press according to Press Operator.
Ability to read and apply engineering requirements on a per job basis.
Full understanding of inks, chemistry and substrates used when operating a lithographic press.
Carry out instructions and perform at a high level of quality in the operation of the printed product.
Display of interpersonal skills with fellow employees and customers.
Reliability through attendance, punctuality and attention to detail.
Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

Responsibilities

Follows instructions from job ticket and sets up and directs set up of press according to Press Operator.
Maintains and strives for efficient production, meeting company production goals and standards.
Assists in staging materials needed and organizing them for production of each job. Maintains communication with press operator regarding stock levels and materials in advance so as not to experience any downtime.
Loads all paper lifts in press including make ready books when assisting on start-up. Ensures that all guides are set and sheet detectors working properly.
Assists in register of image fit at make ready and throughout production run.
Monitors consistency of sheet at feeder maintaining proper pull and register of sheet.
Assists press operator in checking sheet pulls during run and maintaining proper ink levels and run quantities.
Assists in cleaning of blankets, cylinders, coatings, rollers, fountain trays, fountain solutions and washing units. Keeps press and surrounding work area clean and tidy.
Assist in keeping workflow moving during transitions from set up to finished run.
Assists on floor with moving of stock and cleaning of area on a consistent basis.
Assists in maintaining inventory to press of ink, rags, solvents etc.
Assists in moving and marking finished loads to finished work area of pressroom.
Responsible for checking turned and winded loads. Marking side guides and ensuring that no damaged paper enters press. Measuring quantities and matching to stock pull quantities.
Engages in training of press operation, Pressroom standards and technology.
Performs other duties as required.