Timson Press Operator

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Company:?

Sheridan Grand Rapids

Department:?

Press

Reports To:?

Production Supervisor

Date Approved:?

8/31/2024

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Job Summary:?

Print and fold signatures that meet specs on work order to create bindery ready bundles for books that meet or exceed our customers expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities:?

• Read and understand work order verifying correct substrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.
  

• Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
  

• Follow daily running order provided by Scheduling Team.
  

• Communicate with Supervisor and Scheduling Team as needed.
  

• Set up machine and perform quality printing and folding of text and halftone work.
  

• Maintain high throughput by performing quick and efficient make-readies, job changeovers and folder changeovers.
  

• Inspect for quality defects ensuring quality standards are achieved.
  

• Maintain accurate data collections.
  

• Understand substrate weights, PPI, size, grain direction, coating, marking and storage.
  

• Oversee all segments of press operation.
  

• Ensure bundles conform to bindery needs including proper identification.
  

• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly including printed and blank substrate, inks, and fountain solution.
  

• Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of machine and auxiliary equipment.
  

• Provide training to Assistant in machine operation and safety; ensure Assistant performs duties as necessary.
  

• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to machine and auxiliary equipment.
  

• Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair.
  

• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
  

• Keep area safe and clean.
  

• Adequately communicate with oncoming shift
  

• Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.
  

• Other duties as assigned
  

Basic Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
  

• One year of printing experience.
  

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  

• Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device.
  

• Basic problem-solving skills.
  

Desired?Skills and Abilities:

• ?Ability to work with various software packages:
  

• Microsoft Office, Excel
  

• Effective email and electronic communication skills are required
  

• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery
  

• Pallet jack
  

• Paper Turning Disc
  

• Knives: razor, hand, slab-off skives
  

• Pallet wrap holder
  

• Vacuum lift
  

• Plate bender
  

• Plate carts
  

• Hand tools
  

• Grease guns/ air hose nozzles
  

• Shaft handling cart
  

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Physical Requirements?

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, 20lbs constantly
  

• Constantly be able to work in the work activities
  

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another,
  

• Communicating with others to exchange information,
  

• Operating machine and/or power tools