2nd PRESSMAN-SHEETFED (FIRST SHIFT)

Suttle-Straus; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Suttle-Straus is seeking a 2nd Pressman--Sheetfed to join our award-winning team in Wisconsin. The role supports machine operators in the press room, with the potential for training for the right candidate.

You will stand up to 12 hours, handle setup and quality checks, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals. The position emphasizes mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow tickets and layouts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial print shop is a plus.
• High School education or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment.
• Ability to operate computer-based technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality products by following work tickets and layouts.
• Assist with press make-ready and setup.
• Monitor product quality and record time/materials.
• Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates.
• Participate in maintenance and safety programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized 6S work area.
• Support problem solving and customer inquiries.
• Assist with general press upkeep and waste reduction.

Skills

Pressroom experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read a ruler

Basic math skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career with a great company? Suttle-Straus is looking for a 2nd Pressman--Sheetfed to join our award winning team! The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in the pressroom, but we will train the right candidate.

Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Check out our website (www.suttle-straus.com) and Facebook page to learn more about us!

• Weoffer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire.

Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to assist machine operators in the press room. This is a production job requiring the Second Pressman to stand for up to 12 hours a day. The position requires that the individual be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Duties, Responsibilities & Abilities:

1: Deliver Quality Products

• Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
  • Interpret layouts and ticket information
  • Check that correct paper is issued with the correct count
• Assist with press make ready and set up
  • Assist in mounting plates and other items needed to process work
  • Assist in the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, coatings, blankets, etc.
  • Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information
• Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source
• Assist in wash up between jobs
• Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, stock usage, etc.)
• Follow department procedures including QC checklists
• Monitor product quality
• Be part of the team resolving quality issues in the department
• Participate in quality audits for the department
• Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers
• Report non-conforming materials for the department
• Accurately record your time and materials

2: Ensure Efficient Processes

• Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates
• Meet or exceed estimated standards
• Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members
• Provide feedback on consumables for all devices
• Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs.

3: Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes
• Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput
• Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department
• Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers
• Brainstorm and unveil CI (continuous improvement) opportunities
• Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes
• Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area
• Continuously focus on expanding knowledge

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the general upkeep of the press, including installing, cleaning and adjusting rollers
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area
• Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops
• Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents
• Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions

Qualifications

Skills & Educational Requirements:

• Prior commercial print shop experience a plus
• High School education or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to read a ruler
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environmentAbility to work well with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to operate computer-based technology

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and/or walking
• Manual dexterity
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally ascend/descend stepsOccasionally squat or kneel
• Occasionally bend