Press Operator

Giesecke+Devrient•Lemont, IL

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Heidelberg Press Operator will operate and maintain Heidelberg printing press in our Bolingbrook facility working Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm. The candidate in this position will supervise and delegate responsibility to helper(s) as well as, maintain all security, audit, production and chemical usage worksheets.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
At least 2 years of related experience with a color press
Ability to operate hand carts, pallet jacks and stackers
Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials
Must possess a high standard of personal integrity.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to follow instructions to assist in operation and maintenance.
Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language
Must have basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Must have a positive attitude and good teamwork skills
Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to hire

Responsibilities

Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions and any other special customer requirements.
Locate and inspect the printing material to assure conformance to the specified requirements.
Proof plates to assure correct graphics before production
Set rollers, hang plates, apply ink, set fountain settings and perform all related machine operation to operate press machine.
Run make ready sheets and line up for proper position and layout.
Demonstrate the ability to start up and operate the press efficiently.
Bring process colors and/or special colors into register.
Measure registration using registration marks and dot alignment with and without a loupe.
Achieve ink and water balance.
Set and adjust inks to achieve required colors matching specified requirements.
Maintain and adjust ink levels during production to match specified requirements.
Examine press sheets during production for normal and special variation.
Set up job and maintain color control by using the intellitrax system.
Clean the press according to the press manual.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Demonstrate the ability to use the shop floor data collection terminals and display consistency and accuracy.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.