Printing Press Operator

D'Addario & Company•East Farmingdale, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

D’Addario & Company is seeking a Printing Press Operator to join their printing team. This role involves working with printing team to ensure completion of schedules, either as a pressman or operator in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities include controlling on-press activities such as setup, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset and digital presses to produce product according to customer and quality control specifications. The operator will also assist in coordinating printing consumables, job staging, organization, and movement, including shipment preparation to external partners. This is an on-site role located in Farmingdale. D'Addario offers a career with a company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and a diverse, collaborative workplace.

Requirements

Basic on-press problem solving/root cause analysis.
Ability to discern color changes, double images, position and registration changes.
Basic knowledge of on-press ink density management systems.
General understanding of color profiling systems as they apply to digital printing.
Basic understanding of CIP2 transferal and data usage.
Understanding of G7 standards and applications to on-press dot gain.
Knowledge of the chemistry involved in promoting an acceptable on-press balance.
Basic knowledge of press maintenance and exercise to maintain healthy equipment.
Understanding and adherence to all standard work procedures and safety requirements.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with supervisors and peers.
3-5 Years of prior press or press room experience preferred.
Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn.
Must be capable of moving weights in range of 10 – 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Intermediate level computer knowledge.
Ability to print accurate and quality work in the prescribed time allotted by the schedule.
Maintain organized, clean, and safe work environment.
Exemplifies versatility and a willingness to take on additional press room responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Works as operator or pressman on Heidelberg Versafire digital and Speedmaster XL75 6-Color offset presses.
Knowledgeable in Operation, Maintenance and Set-Up of all machinery/equipment in the press shop.
Perform proper and timely maintenance consistent with machine operational manuals, manufacturer specific instructions and established preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensures run quality with continual monitoring of print processes and material performances, and lead in troubleshooting deviations when applicable.
Adherence to, and completion of press schedule.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with company safety guidelines, procedures and 5S standards.
Assist in training Press Operator and other team members as assigned.
Provide feedback to lead/supervisor as to continuous improvement opportunities within the department to further establish common, and well-defined practices.
Perform transactional processes, and ensures system accuracy of completed print jobs.
Organize paper, and consumables inventory.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution of 3% and potential for additional 7% Discretionary contributions.
Health, vision, and dental insurance.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Fertility and family-building benefits.
Annual performance and compensation reviews.
Generous allotment of Paid Time Off (PTO) days.
12 paid holidays.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Enhanced short-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Discounts on D’Addario products and merchandise.
Company jam nights, artist performances, holiday parties, and special events.