Press Operator - 1-Color Flex GTO - 1st Shift - $2000 Retention Bonus

Deluxe•Townsend, MA

13d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator is responsible for the operation and manual setup/changeovers of multi-color sheet fed or high speed continuous/web presses. This role involves performing a complete effective set-up of the press, including identifying and loading correct stock, setting correct paper path and stretch, bending and mounting plates, mixing PMS ink, die registration, making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water balance, assuring accurate multi-color register, and setting up attribute functions such as perforations, numbering, and file holes. The operator must determine and understand all order instructions and running of the press, meeting job requirements for ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, size, construction, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Additionally, the role includes performing daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance to ensure a quality product, understanding and demonstrating the use of all press controls, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and making necessary equipment adjustments like blanket changes, washing up units, cleaning water systems, and roller settings.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
2 years manufacturing/printing experience
2 years printing press experience
Basic math, reading and computer skills.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

HS/GED
Familiar with Lean principles.
Knowledge of printing process and in usage.

Responsibilities

Operation and manual setup/changeovers of multi-color sheet fed or high speed continuous/web presses.
Perform a complete effective set-up of press including identifying and loading correct stock, setting correct paper path and stretch, bending and mounting plates, mixing PMS ink, die registration, making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water balance, assuring accurate multi-color register and setting up any attribute functions, e.g. perforations, number, file holes, etc.
Determine and understand all order instructions and running of press, meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, size and construction, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations.
Performs daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance to ensure a quality product to customer as required.
Understands all press controls and demonstrates their use.
Maintains the ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns; demonstrates the ability to make adjustments to the equipment including blanket changes, washing up units, cleaning water system and roller settings as required.