Press Operator 2 - Sheetfed Press - 12-hr Night Shift Front Half (7pm - 7am)
About The Position
This position is for a 12-hour front half night shift (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday). The night shift is eligible for a $2/hour shift differential. The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment, including the Heidelberg 640C press. Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
- Skill to read and understand job specifications.
- Knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
- Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments.
- Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
- 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.
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Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment, including the Heidelberg 640C press.
- Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders.
- Examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images.
- Prep blankets, adjust tension and register.
- Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain quality specifications.
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press.
- Make minor repairs and replace worn or broken parts as required.
- Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Tuition assistance
- Maternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
