PRESS OPERATOR

TDS•Waunakee, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Suttle-Straus is looking for an experienced Press Operator to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience running offset presses. Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. They offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits, and fantastic co-workers. Their success is founded on three core principles: a clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce.

Requirements

Prior commercial print shop experience
Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
Ability to read a ruler
Basic math skills
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
Ability to operate computer-based technology
Constantly stand and move
Manual dexterity
Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Occasionally ascend/descend steps
Occasionally squat or kneel
Occasionally bend

Responsibilities

Operate a multi-color sheetfed press to meet or exceed customer expectations with regard to quality, cost and timely delivery.
Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket.
Interpret layouts and ticket information.
Check that correct paper is issued and the correct count.
Direct press make ready and set up.
Determine best sequence of colors.
Mount plates and other items needed to process work.
Perform and oversee the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, dryer setting, coater, etc.
Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information.
Achieve and monitor color for consistency, pull time stamps.
Assist in wash up between jobs.
Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, ticket counts, etc.).
Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source.
Follow department procedures including QC checklists.
Participate in quality audits and resolving quality issues for the department.
Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers.
Report non-conforming materials for the department.
Accurately record your time and materials.
Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates.
Meet or exceed estimated standards.
Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members.
Provide feedback on consumables for all devices.
Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes.
Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput.
Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department.
Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers.
Brainstorm and unveil CI opportunities.
Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes.
Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area.
Continuously focus on expanding knowledge.
Install, clean and adjust rollers.
Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area.
Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops.
Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents.
Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions.