Press Operator Lead

RR Donnelley•Brenham, TX

9h•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Labels Company Press Operator Lead in Brenham, TX - Rotating Night Shift - The primary job functions of this position will be to successfully setup orders to customer specifications and maintain machine productivity standards and follow all Safety guidelines. 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. Work closely with management team to understand and assist with implementing action plans to achieve department objectives. Assume a leadership role in directing crew activities to meet production deadlines by adhering to work instructions and working safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
Skill to read and understand job specifications and 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, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
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.

Responsibilities

Reviewing employees’ work and offering comments, tips, and guidance to help them improve.
Communicating work plans and goals to the team.
Guiding the team towards their goals and helping them when they face challenges.
Giving tasks to employees to help them grow, improve teamwork, and make better decisions.
Finding solutions to challenges that benefit the team or organization.
Fostering trust and cooperation, and inspiring employees to take action to achieve goals.
Teaching employees how to use new processes and applications.