H0366 Press Operator 2
About The Position
The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment 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
- thorough knowledge of offset printing materials
- thorough knowledge of offset printing specifiactions
- thorough knowledge of offset printing equipment
- thorough knowledge of offset printing safety requirements
- skills to perform assignments
- skill to read and understand job specifications
- knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage
- knowledge of press capabilities to determine press settings
- knowledge of press capabilities to determine materials needed to run the job successfully
- Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
- Skill inroutine 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
Responsibilities
- set up press equipment
- adjust press equipment
- operate press equipment
- maintain press equipment
- perform make-ready tasks
- hang plates
- install cylinders
- examine plates/cylinders for imperfections
- check for correct positioning of images
- prep blankets
- adjust tension
- adjust register
- make color corrections
- make press adjustments
- clean the press
- lubricate the press
- make minor repairs to the press
- replace worn parts on the press
- replace broken parts on the press
- perform periodic maintenance
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- life insurance
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
