Press Operator (Experienced)
About The Position
Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset press. Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn) 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. Makes 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.
Requirements
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-ip, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce multi-color work to critical tolerances
- Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work
- 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 in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
Responsibilities
- Set up multi-color offset press
- Adjust multi-color offset press
- Operate multi-color offset press
- Maintain multi-color offset press
- Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)
- 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
- Prep blankets
- Adjust tension and register
- Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work
- Clean the press
- Lubricate the press
- Make minor repairs to the press
- Replace worn or broken parts on the press
- Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- parental leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition assistance
- employer/partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
