Die Cutter/Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift

First American Payments Systems•Des Plaines, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction from team manager and in conjunction with team members, contribute to company quality and service commitments by operating equipment, such as multi-color sheet-fed or continuous/web presses running mostly custom or base forms work or high-speed single-color continuous/web presses. Intermediate to advanced manual numbering may be required. Manual setups and changeovers are typically required. Perform a complete effective set-up of press in an efficient manner, which may include identifying and loading correct stock, setting correct paper path and stretch, bending and mounting plates, mixing PMS ink, die registration, making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water balance, assuring accurate multi-color register and setting up any attribute functions, e.g. perforations, number, file holes, thermo unit etc. Determine and understand all order instructions and running of press productively while, meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, size and construction, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations. Maintain the ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns; demonstrate the ability to make adjustments to the equipment including blanket changes, washing up units, cleaning water system and roller settings as required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School
1 year of printing experience

Responsibilities

Operating equipment, such as multi-color sheet-fed or continuous/web presses running mostly custom or base forms work or high-speed single-color continuous/web presses.
Performing intermediate to advanced manual numbering.
Performing manual setups and changeovers.
Performing a complete effective set-up of press in an efficient manner, which may include identifying and loading correct stock, setting correct paper path and stretch, bending and mounting plates, mixing PMS ink, die registration, making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water balance, assuring accurate multi-color register and setting up any attribute functions, e.g. perforations, number, file holes, thermo unit etc.
Determining and understanding all order instructions and running of press productively while, meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, size and construction, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations.
Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
Making adjustments to the equipment including blanket changes, washing up units, cleaning water system and roller settings as required.