Press Operator

Adams Communications Co•Easton, MD

9h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient operation of the sheet-fed press, web press, stitcher-trimmer, folder / trimmer, and other machinery critical to the production of printed materials. It is the entry level position in our press room. Job Functions The successful candidate must be dependable, self-starting, attentive to details and receptive to training. This position actively assists with the following duties: ● Stage and strip rolls with minimum amount of waste ● Inspect and spot problems on all rolls ● Hang plates in proper CMYK sequence and inspect / replace blankets ● Web the press ● Maintain work area for cleanliness and eliminate potential work hazards ● Make diagnostic spot checks for problems and be able to make minor repairs ● Set black and spot color ink ● Determine proper ink/water balance ● Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment and make entries into maintenance logs ● Must know how to time units and make roll setting adjustments ● Must check folios and imposition to ensure sequence and location of pages ● Monitor products throughout runs to ensure assigned areas meet specifications ● Know how to adjust, maintain, clean and engage web detectors ● Register single and multiple colors ● Demonstrate proper safety procedures at all times

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude
Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs
Good hand-to-eye coordination
Must work well with others
Able to take direction well
Flexibility in hours available for work

Responsibilities

Stage and strip rolls with minimum amount of waste
Inspect and spot problems on all rolls
Hang plates in proper CMYK sequence and inspect / replace blankets
Web the press
Maintain work area for cleanliness and eliminate potential work hazards
Make diagnostic spot checks for problems and be able to make minor repairs
Set black and spot color ink
Determine proper ink/water balance
Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment and make entries into maintenance logs
Must know how to time units and make roll setting adjustments
Must check folios and imposition to ensure sequence and location of pages
Monitor products throughout runs to ensure assigned areas meet specifications
Know how to adjust, maintain, clean and engage web detectors
Register single and multiple colors
Demonstrate proper safety procedures at all times