Assists press operators in the setup, maintenance, and operation of a printing press.

• Assists operators in running presses and other pressroom equipment.
  • Works efficiently and follows instructions and procedures.
• Assists in set-up of machines for operators setup feeder, set water rollers, fill water tanks, and coating drums, fill ink fountains.
  • Ensures all checklist items are completed prior to running a job.
• Carries out assigned duties in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Works well with operator, acts in a professional manner toward employees and visitors.
• Helps coordinate production jobs.
  • Plans next job with press operator, gathers ink, paper, and other materials as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning, and minor adjustments to rollers and other small moving parts.
  • Performs maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule.
• Cleans up and keeps immediate work area neat and orderly.
  • Press gear should be kept free of ink spills, coating, and chemicals. Used rags should be properly stored. Sweep floor and catwalks at least once per shift.
• Washes up press.
  • Changes ink colors between jobs or at end of shift.
• Loads Feeder.
  • Loads the press with paper prior to a job run and keeps the press loaded during a job run.
• Performs other tasks as required by head pressman.
  • Takes out recycling boxes, puts new inks on shelf, and keeps paper stock neat and orderly.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED.

Ability to apply written and verbal instructions to machine set-up and operation.

Perform simple mathematical calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

None required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds by hand.
• Must regularly move palletized paper weighing up to 2,500 lbs. using a pallet jack.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There is some exposure to physical risk.

• Must demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality, and ability to stay in work area and/or workstation.
• Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.