Print Press & Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift

Deluxe•Lenexa, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Print Press & Bindery Operator position is for the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM. This role is responsible for operating various equipment involved in the manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of quality products to customers. Key tasks include running sheet fed, digital presses, bindery equipment, and other processing machinery. Associates are expected to adhere to standard operating procedures to ensure product quality and work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve daily production goals. The role also involves performing basic manual numbering, automated or basic setups and changeovers, and troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns. Additionally, the operator will be responsible for performing daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and cleaning to ensure consistent product quality. The company emphasizes a supportive culture, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

HS/GED with 1 year printing experience with similar equipment
Familiar with product, equipment, printing process, and ink usage
Mechanical ability to operate and maintain press
Basic math, reading and computer skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for running various equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and shipping a quality product to the customer
Tasks will include running sheet fed, digital presses, bindery equipment, other processing equipment, and shipping/packing
Follow standard operating procedures and processes to ensure quality of the orders produced
Work in a team environment to achieve daily goals
Run mostly standard work and perform basic manual numbering as required
Perform automated or basic setups and changeovers as required
Perform set-up of press including identifying and loading correct stock, setting correct paper path and stretch, mounting plates, die registration, making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water levels, assuring accurate single-color register and setting up any attribute functions, e.g. perforations, number, file holes, thermo unit, etc.
Determine and understand all order instructions and run press productively while, meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations
Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns
Demonstrate the ability to make adjustments to the equipment including blanket changes, wash up units, cleaning water system and roller settings as required
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and cleaning to ensure a quality product to customer as required
Understand all press controls and demonstrate their use