1st Press Operator (2nd Shift) AU-25-02705

Autajon Packaging USA (East Coast); SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultech, Inc. is seeking an offset printing press operator to oversee quality and production of printed jobs. You will set up and maintain presses, read job bags, and ensure exact color matches and customer specs.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting presses, inspecting output, inputting production data, performing weekly maintenance, and maintaining a safe, clean work area. High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team with initiative.
• Capable of understanding technical customer requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Consistently produces high-quality work and maintains production standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain offset printing press equipment.
• Read job bag and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Print orders following the job bag and ensure accuracy, color-matching.
• Inspect for defects and adjust color controls as needed.
• Input production data into PDE system and maintain records.
• Perform weekly maintenance and report issues to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Independent work

Customer requirements understanding

Pressure tolerance

Quality-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Color control tools

Heidelberg presses

Job description

This position is responsible for the quality and production of jobs produce don Offset Printing Presses. Must lead by example, consistently and efficiently perform and follow procedures in compliance to company, customer, and ISO standards.

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly set up and maintain offset printing press equipment.
• Read job bag and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Print orders following the information and specifics listed on the job bag with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Assure complete customer satisfaction with the quality of the printed product, including exact color match.
• Produce high quality work meeting established production standards.
• Use, maintain and troubleshoot color control tools.
• Inspect for defects before and during run. Set inspection control device and make necessary corrections.
• Follow printing procedures and clearly identify problem areas on loads (blue line) and note on checklist and breakdown.
• Collect and input production information into Company’s PDE system.
• Conduct weekly maintenance on machinery, reporting any issues or problems to appropriate supervisor.
• Continuously learn new processes to increase efficiency as well as maintaining proficiency in operation of all current equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area at all times to efficiently produce materials.
• Request materials in a timely manner. Communicate urgency of materials needed to Supervisor.
• Perform additional duties/projects as assigned by management and/or Supervisor.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must learn and comply with all Cultech, Inc. safety rules, reference to employee handbook.

PRINCIPAL SKILLSAND FUNCTIONS (5+):

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of initiative and flexibility.
• Capable of understanding technical customer requirements.
• Ability to work and multi-task under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet customer deadlines.
• Constantly produces high quality work and maintain established production standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in the operation of small, medium, and/or large format offset printing equipment.
• Technical Knowledge of Offset Printing Presses; preferably Heidelberg.
• Proficient level of English communication– Verbal &Written.
• Ability to read and understand a Job Bag.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be attentive to detail with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to stand for long period sof time and perform repetitive manual tasks with frequent rotations.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow all job procedures and safety protocols.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of Cultech, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. As necessary, employees are expected to manage waste and chemical products properly.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position and is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by Cultech management. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments as requested by supervisors or management. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between Cultech and any employee.