Press Operator

Position Summary

The purpose of this 3rd shift Press Operator position is to set-up and operate any printing equipment (offset, digital; sheet or web) in accordance with manufacturing standards and product specifications. Associate must be able to transition between work centers, going wherever the business need is. In this role you will be required to operate one or more major and basic printing machines.  The work hours for this pnsite 3rd shift role includes: 10:30 pm to 6:30 am (Monday-Friday).  Come join a team where safety comes first.  Our clean, safety-sensitive environment ensures you can focus on doing your best work while making an impact.  We provide PPE reimbursement, 3rd shift pay incentive, and a comprehensive benefits package including an onsite FREE health clinic and a fully outfitted fitness center.  

Basic printing machines include: Polar cutters 1 & 3, Rollem backslitter, Halm, Hotronix, and HP PageWide printers.

Major printing machines include: Sanden, MLC, Super Web, Digital Super Web, KM-1e, Ricoh 9500, Canon Arizona, and Thieme.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operates press according to production specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of finished product and follows all job checking procedures.
• Properly records time and materials on each individual job, as well as recording daily information utilizing automated data collection system.
• Handles routine daily and monthly maintenance as required. Works closely with the manufacturing maintenance staff on the preventive maintenance program, as necessary.
• Works overtime as needed to meet production requirements. Able to work any of the three shifts as needed for production or training. 

Qualifications

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to operate major printing equipment
• In liieu of printing experience would consider training someone who has a strong mechanical aptittude, work ethic and manufacturing experience.

Education:

• High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to perform adjustments and maintenance
• Able to follow written instructions
• Detail oriented with focus on quality
• Problem solving skills
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC
• Able to detect subtle differences between colors, and achieve a match

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing (industrial printing) environment and may involve exposure to noise hazards, high speed mechanical moving parts, chemical hazards, and hazards common to press operation and the printing industry.

Work may involve repetitive operation of industrial equipment for extended periods of time. The work may also require frequent lifting of materials and equipment which have the potential of weighing up to a maximum of 50 lbs. Work Activities may also include the pushing/pulling of heavy materials, supplies or equipment. Equipment operation may also require frequent bending, grasping, and reaching.

Press activities and printing equipment operation will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Such PPE may include hearing protection, eye protection, hand protection and safety-toe footwear.