2nd Press Operator Nights

Data-Mail; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in printing services is seeking a 2nd Press Operator for night shifts in Newington, CT. This entry-level position involves assisting with the operation of color presses and ensuring production quality. Join Data-Mail, a family-owned business, and benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401K Matching Program

Opportunities for Overtime

Referral Bonuses

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of color presses.
• Maintain ink levels and ensure print quality.
• Execute job setup and record paper usage.

Skills

Technical/mechanical aptitude

Quality conscious

Detail oriented

Knowledge of computers

Ability to read and write English

Education

Trade school, high school or GED preferred

Job description

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Schedule: Second Shift (7:00pm-7:00am) Continuous Work Schedule; 12 hour days, 4 days on 4 days off

Location: Onsite in Newington, CT

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About Us

Data-Mail is a family-owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT, as a leading national print and letter shop, helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT, metropolitan region, with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Referral Bonuses
• Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Summary

Assist in the operation of the 6-8-10 color presses with production and quality in mind. Aid the first pressman, as directed, in the efficient operation of the press. Maintain press area in regard to supplies and housekeeping.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the first press operator in the job setup, as follows:
• Review job tickets
• Set up paper for the production of a job
• Change cylinders
• Hang plate
• Change blanket
• Install perfs, scores and die cuts
• Place pinfeed
• Setup all finishing aspects of the press, to include roll-to-roll and sheeter
• Assist in the production of a job, as follows:
• Maintain proper ink and ink levels in fountain
• Maintain fountain solution
• Supply paper as indicated on job ticket
• Record paper usage
• Assist in the inspection of the quality of print, including:
• Color
• Register
• Free of imperfections, such as, dry up, hickeys, broken type, etc.
• Ensure the samples are of the best quality possible
• Runability in other departments, to include throw length and pinfeed position; perf and score strength; fanfold.
• Assist in paperwork associated with job production
• Maintain silicon/anti-stat levels during a sheeter run
• Wash up press at the end of job
• Work on 6-color press, as required, as part of the training process for becoming a 6-color press operator.
• Communicate, as needed, press maintenance, supply and safety issues to shift supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Mix inks, as needed.
• Drop paper, as needed.
• Operate press in the absence of the first press operator
• Comply with company rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
• Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve quality and operating efficiency of the department.
• Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.
  

Education/Experience

• Trade school, high school or GED preferred plus 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/mechanical aptitude
• Quality conscious
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to read and write English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Printing Services

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