Press Operator II

Assets•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator II prepares, operates, and maintains all printing presses and/or all bindery equipment. This role utilizes traditional printing methods and modern processes to produce printed materials. The Press Operator II collaborates with the Print Services Manager and supports the Print Shop/Bindery team. The position is expected to adhere to standard technical procedures within the printing industry. Key responsibilities include generating multi-color, close register, and moderately difficult or long-run single-color books, as well as significant 1-4 color printing. The role also involves assisting the Print Services Manager with proposals, bidding, negotiating print jobs, staff training, quality assurance, and meeting project timelines. Additionally, this position may require managing interactions with verbally or physically aggressive individuals according to established procedures and client protocols.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
2 to 4 years experience running similar offset presses, with demonstrated ability in tight register multi-color presswork required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights, and measures, and to calculate the amount of ink and paper needed to do a job.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Possess a firm understanding of OSHA Safety Standards.
Ability to interpret SDS materials.
Mechanical aptitude to make press/bindery equipment adjustments and/or repairs.
Familiarity with electronics.
Attention to detail to locate and fix problems with print jobs and ability to work independently.
Comfortable with pressures of meeting deadlines and operating new equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the company and deals tactfully with the public/customers.
Basic computer skills to work with newer printing machines.
Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Be able to work with individuals with disabilities.
Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in prepress and bindery machine tasks preferred.
Formal education (apprenticeships for printing machine operators, formal postsecondary programs in printing equipment operation, etc.) may substitute experience requirements.
Alaska driver's license and insured vehicle or reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under the state regulations.
Proof of driver’s license, insurance and educational credentials must be presented at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Adheres to and demonstrates Assets, Inc. core values, mission, policies, and compliance plan.
Provides direct labor in accordance with OSHA safety standards.
Works with the Prepress Technician to identify and resolve potential job problems.
Maintains all inks and chemical inventories for presses and performs monthly paper inventory.
Operates and maintains all print shop equipment including Heidelberg single and two color presses, Folder, Stitchmaster, Cutter, and other small bindery equipment.
Ensures all printed materials are produced with limited defects such as misaligned registry, scumming, color variations, or visual blemishes.
Performs all basic and preventative maintenance to presses/bindery equipment as per manufacturer's specifications.
Cross trains and aids in pre-press activities as well as bindery functions.
Assists the Print Services Manager with proposals, bidding, and negotiating print jobs as needed.
Assists with CTP system as needed, as well as Digital Presses.
Assists the Print Services Manager to develop daily production schedules based on priorities and timelines.
Completes company required trainings and actively participates in company meetings.
Oversees all print and press operations and is responsible for quality control.
Maintains proactive relationships with customers and co-workers.
Performs other duties as assigned.