Pressroom - Press Operator 2

Lakeside Book•Hagerstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Support all phases of production by and following all SOPs for operation, maintenance of the printing press, all while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler
High levels of attention to detail
Ability to work as a team
Mechanically inclined
Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred

Responsibilities

Able to perform basic operations to setup and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc
Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and know how to set up fountains, feeders and plates
Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching
Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset
Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register and other defects
Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed
Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary
Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions
Report time and production results accurately
Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned