Offset Press Operator

Job Summary:

Assists in the operation of the printing press, and is responsible for activities that keep the production process producing efficiently.

2nd Shift (Monday-Friday 2:00 pm-10:30 pm)

Job Duties:

Responsibility for the overall operation of the printing press.

Responsibility for output, quantity, and quality of the product produced by the press.

Experience in conducting/assisting in efficient setups.

Experience mounting plates, and loading ink.

Familiarity with the technology/software operation that modern presses possess

Monitors the press to ensure it is supplied with ink, varnish & paper to avoid stoppages.

Makes suggestions to improve efficiencies and to ensure press runs at optimum speeds.

Monitors activities related to the next job set up while the current job is running. Ensuring supplies are being staged properly ensures the next job-up transitions as seamlessly as possible.

Works with the system to scan raw materials to start jobs and creates a label through the system to mark the skids of semi-finished products produced.

Ability to communicate deviations from job specifications with management.

Responsible for press cleaning and preventative maintenance related to fluids, chemicals, and dust related to the raw materials used in the printing process.

Handles any stressful situations or disputes diplomatically.

Makes sure product will be produced in a quality manner which will assist the finishing departments in conducting their process most efficiently.

Must follow standards for food quality such as wearing hair nets, and using hand sanitizer to ensure printed product stays contamination-free.