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Pressroom - Press Operator 2

Job Description

Press Operator 2

Salary range: $25.25 - $33.25 + $1.00 shift differential

Schedule: Monday - Thursday night shift - 7pm to 7am

Position Summary:

Support all phases of production by and following all SOPs for operation, maintenance of the printing press, all while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.

What You'll Do:
  • Able to perform basic operations to setup and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc
  • Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and know how to set up fountains, feeders and plates
  • Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching
  • Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset
  • Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register and other defects
  • Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed
  • Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary
  • Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions
  • Report time and production results accurately
  • Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
  • All other duties as assigned


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
  • May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors


What You Bring:
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler
  • High levels of attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Mechanically inclined


Experience/Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required
  • Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred