Offset Press Operator

WestRock•Marion, NC

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a d purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Hiring Immediately - Full Time Offset Press Operator - Marion, NC Nightshift What we offer: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately 401K withpany match 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays Other benefits such aspany paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. The Offset Press Operator is accountable for all aspects of press performance; will lead, give directions to and monitor work of Assistant Press Operators and functions of feeder and jogger. Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset ing press to single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates. Records sheet counts and perform line clearance. Examines job order to determine quantity to be ed, stock specifications, colors, and special ing instructions. Verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard. Sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; s plate setting toputer. Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder. Loads or removes ing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position. Starts press and examines ed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration. Set up scanning densitometer and s settings. Understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotometer. Makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans coating plates, ing blankets, and cylinders. Will assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press. Will serve as a trainer for the Press Operator B and C positions. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions. Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties. This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines and immediately report any food safety concerns to management. Will be responsible for other duties as assigned by ing Manager or Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
1- 2-year work-related experience in a manufacturing environment running a multiple color ing press and/or training, or equivalentbination of education and experience.
Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
Goodputer skills.
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Responsibilities

Accountable for all aspects of press performance
Lead, give directions to and monitor work of Assistant Press Operators and functions of feeder and jogger
Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset ing press to single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates
Records sheet counts and perform line clearance
Examines job order to determine quantity to be ed, stock specifications, colors, and special ing instructions
Verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard
Sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; s plate setting toputer
Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder
Applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder
Loads or removes ing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position
Starts press and examines ed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration
Set up scanning densitometer and s settings
Understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotometer
Makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density
Removes and cleans coating plates, ing blankets, and cylinders
Assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press
Serve as a trainer for the Press Operator B and C positions
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions
Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties
Help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines and immediately report any food safety concerns to management
Responsible for other duties as assigned by ing Manager or Shift Supervisor