Printing Press Operator

Banknote Corp of America•Browns Summit, NC

16h

About The Position

Responsible for the safe operation of a web offset press to print high-quality security documents that meet or exceed customer requirements. The operator runs printing jobs according to the job jacket and applicable safety, quality, and production requirements; troubleshoots issues and coordinates with maintenance, prepress, the ink department, and management as needed. The role directs the work of a second press operator and press helper, including paper loading, obtaining chemicals, and washing the press. It also includes checking and adjusting register, maintaining operating and downtime logs and production documentation in the Seradex ERP system, completing quality checks, recording non-conformances in Intelex, and continuously reviewing images for color, quality, and compliance. The operator may advise management about assigned employees’ performance and supports training and development of press operators within BCA. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum five years of printing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with post-press operations, including bindery and finishing.
Knowledge of basic math, including weights, measures, fractions, and decimals.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to walk, stand, or bend for up to 12 hours.
Excellent color vision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work any shift, including 12-hour shifts.
Ability to adhere to stringent security and safety rules.
Some night and weekend assignments may be required for training operators.
May occasionally be requested, with proper notice, to fill in for absences.

Responsibilities

Run printing jobs in accordance with the job jacket and all safety, quality, and production requirements.
Troubleshoot printing problems and contact maintenance, prepress, the ink department, and/or management as needed.
Direct the work of the second press operator and press helper, including loading paper, obtaining chemicals, and washing the press.
Check register and make adjustments as required.
Maintain operating and malfunction/downtime logs and required production documentation in the Seradex ERP system.
Follow quality standards, maintain close tolerances, perform quality checks, and enter quality non-conformances (QNCRs) into the Intelex system.
Review images on an ongoing basis for color, quality, and other compliance issues.
Advise management on performance issues involving other employees assigned to the press.
Focus on training and development of press operators within BCA.
Perform other duties as assigned.