Assistant Press Operator I

CJK Group, Inc. • Liberty, MO

59d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Sheridan is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for our Liberty, MO facility. This role involves preparing, operating, and maintaining our web press equipment, ensuring high-quality production and smooth operations.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in web press operation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong understanding of printing processes and terminology.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific principles to solve a variety of intellectual and practical problems, dealing with both abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence, and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Physical ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Opens rolls and inspects them for damage; removes and saves tags; correctly inserts and inflates roll shaft; webs up press from roll-stand to folder; sets web guide sensors to correct paper width.
• Sets nip rollers; changes and/or adjusts cut blade, head perf, tucker blades, adjusts and sets workbook perf, folder pins, cutting rubber, spine perf, shear pins, stripping fingers; sets former board and/or diverts compensators to paper size; checks and adjusts chopper for correct fold configuration.
• Adjusts paper feed guides to stacker; sets jogger width; sets stacker belt tension; adjusts stacker and table speeds; centers strapping on bundles; sets bundle length; changes strapping reel.
• Engages print units and remotes; correctly installs end blocks; hangs blankets; checks water flow to units; sets and adjusts dampening system; sets and adjusts rollers.
• Reads quality plan and makes sure webs press is ready for use
• Checks plates for imperfections and sets inks and color proofs
• Works with customer on job detail and checklist
• Safely operates stacker/bundler; move finished bundles, pulls copies during run and performs quality check; ensures all press equipment is adjusted and running correctly
• Washes up the press; correctly mounts wash up trays into print units; removes ink from fountains; washes ink out of rollers using proper chemicals; cleans equipment returns any unused ink to designated area; properly discards ink that is non-returnable.
• Maintains and lubricates the press following the procedures outlined in the maintenance document on the press.
• Maintains the press area in an orderly manner at all times, using any down time to clean and maintain the pressroom.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous tasks as required from time-to-time by management representatives.

Benefits

• Starting pay at a minimum of $19.00 an hour.
• Shift differential of $0.50 more per hour for 2nd shift.
• Shift differential of $0.80 more per hour for 3rd shift.
• Competitive pay is possible based on experience.
• Occasional mandatory overtime.
• Tons of opportunities for growth & development
• Competitive starting pay (based on experience)
• Excellent full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance and STD
• 401K Company match
• Paid Holidays - plus one you get to pick yourself
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discount Programs
• ART Doctor - Active Release Therapy available onsite for free consultations
• Safety shoe reimbursement of up to $120
• Additional ways to make and save money: referral bonuses, discount programs, and overtime bonus
• Eligible after first 30 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees