Pressroom Press Operator 2

Salary range: $25.75 - $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. 

Position Responsibilities:

• 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

Position Skills: 

• 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