Press Operator 1 (2nd Shift)

CJK Group, Inc.•Lebanon Junction, KY

About The Position

The Press Operator 1 is responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining single or multi-color offset presses to produce high-quality printed materials. This includes printing single-color, two-color, and multi-color jobs involving solids, tints, lines, halftones, and critical color matches. The operator interprets job specifications to determine press setup requirements, such as sheet-wise or work-and-turn impositions. Responsibilities include performing make-ready tasks, installing plates or cylinders, adjusting tension, prepping blankets, checking for imperfections, and ensuring accurate image positioning. The role involves executing press adjustments and color corrections to meet production standards, maintaining press functionality through regular cleaning and lubrication, and performing minor repairs or part replacements as needed. The Press Operator 1 also follows manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules to ensure consistent performance and product quality.

Requirements

Education equivalent to 8th grade plus additional classes.
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials , equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.
Must have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently.
Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops)
Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
Able to communicate effectively in writing using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
A team player who works well with others.

Nice To Haves

2 year of specific vocational training or related experience in offset printing operations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate single or multi-color offset printing presses according to job specifications.
Review and interpret job orders to determine press setup, including sheet orientation and color requirements.
Perform make-ready activities such as hanging plates, installing cylinders, prepping blankets, and adjusting tension and registration.
Inspect plates and cylinders for defects, ensuring accurate image alignment and quality output.
Execute color corrections and press adjustments to meet print quality standards prior to and during production.
Monitor press operation to detect malfunctions, ensuring consistent output and minimal downtime.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain press equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance.
Perform minor repairs and replace worn or broken parts as necessary.
Follow manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules and document service activities.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.