Assistant Press Operator - 3rd Shift

CJK Group, Inc. • Liberty, MO

7d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Sheridan is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for our Liberty, MO facility for
our night shift!

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

• Tons of opportunities for growth and development
• Full Benefits after 30 days - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more
• Paid Holidays - plus one you get to pick yourself
• Hearing protection is provided
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Additional ways to make and save money with referral bonuses & discount programs

What This Job Offers

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