Assistant Web Press Operator - 12-hr Night Shift Front Half (7pm - 7am)
About The Position
The Assistant Press Operator assists Press Operators with make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses. The role involves preparing press cylinders and components, adjusting machine parts and feed mechanisms, assisting with roller replacement and pressure adjustment, cleaning press components, and helping make color, register, and press adjustments to meet production quality specifications. This is a fixed 12-hour front night shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday. The position is eligible for a $3 per hour night shift differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2 years of general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
- Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine the press setup materials needed.
- Ability to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
- Ability to use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly.
- Ability to adjust feeder and feed board settings, including suction and blast, front and side guides, and head-stop timing.
- Ability to perform routine operational maintenance and minor equipment repairs under the guidance of senior-level Press Operators.
Responsibilities
- Assist with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses.
- Insert packing sheets on plate cylinders, fasten reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and install plates and blankets on press cylinders using hand and power tools.
- Adjust press machine parts, including feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams.
- Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between press rollers.
- Wash blankets and clean ink and ink-distributing rollers and ink fountains using ink solvent and the press cleaning mechanism.
- Assist the Press Operator with color or register corrections and press adjustments before production runs to meet and maintain quality specifications.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Tuition assistance
- Maternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employer and partner discounts
- Night shift differential
- Potential overtime, call-in, and stand-by pay, depending on role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
