Press Operator Nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Data-Mail, Inc.•Newington, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
This position assists in the operation of 6-8-10 color presses with a focus on production and quality. The Press Operator will aid the first pressman as directed in the efficient operation of the press and maintain the press area regarding supplies and housekeeping. This role is for a 12-hour night shift, 4 days on and 4 days off, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and is an onsite position in Newington, CT. Trade school graduates, and individuals with mechanical interest and aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Trade school, high school or GED preferred
- 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent
- Technical/mechanical aptitude
- Quality conscious
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of computers
- Ability to read and write English
Responsibilities
- Assist the first press operator in job setup, including reviewing job tickets, setting up paper, changing cylinders, hanging plates, changing blankets, installing perfs/scores/die cuts, placing pinfeed, and setting up all finishing aspects of the press (roll-to-roll and sheeter).
- Assist in the production of a job by maintaining proper ink and ink levels, maintaining fountain solution, supplying paper, recording paper usage, inspecting print quality (color, register, imperfections), ensuring sample quality, checking runability in other departments, assisting with job production paperwork, maintaining silicon/anti-stat levels during sheeter runs, and washing up the press at the end of a job.
- Work on a 6-color press as part of the training process to become a 6-color press operator.
- Communicate press maintenance, supply, and safety issues to the shift supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Mix inks as needed.
- Drop paper as needed.
- Operate the press in the absence of the first press operator.
- Comply with company rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
- Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods to reduce cost and/or improve quality and operating efficiency.
- Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations impacting corporate or department goals.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
