2nd Web (2C) Press Operator

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church. This position will assist the 1st Pressman in maintaining and operating the press, producing high quality printed products and keeping waste at a minimum in a high stress environment with tight production deadlines while working rotating shifts.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience on a large format web press.
• Excellent English communication skills, being able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train other 2nd and 3rd press operators.
• Solid working knowledge of Press Chemistry to understand the relationships between inks, solvents, and paper.
• Certified Forklift and Roll Clamp Driver.
• Good interpersonal skills being able to provide instruction to all press workers and consult and advise management and customers regarding press functionality.
• GATF/PIA printing industry certification or equivalent required or willingness to achieve it within 1 year.
• Experience running, maintaining, and troubleshooting a sheeter and folder with knowledge of double parallel and quarter folds.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs while carrying oversized objects, bend, squat, and work in confined spaces for the majority of shift.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to operate, troubleshoot, and make adjustments and repairs to press equipment.
• Ability to work around inks, solvents, and other chemicals associated with the printing process.
• Strong sense of work safety and ability to follow safety and OSHA procedures.
• Above average level of proficiency in problem solving, math skills, verbal ability, and mechanical comprehension.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow the instructions of the 1st press operator.
• Load paper rolls, maintain ink fountains, record material usage, and maintain and keep the pressroom and related equipment clean.
• Ensure safety and production goals are met.
• Check printed material while running, and collaborate with 1st pressman, customers, and quality control to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on the presses.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and make adjustments and repairs to press equipment.
• Perform auto-transfer changeovers of plates while press is running.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed