2nd Shift Press Operator & Crew Lead

Flower City Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Flower City Group seeks a 2nd Press Operator to optimize profitability by maintaining quality, making readies, and overseeing press crew efficiency. Responsibilities include platen checks, plate handling, coating control, and defect monitoring across 40-inch presses.

The role requires basic math, teamwork, and ability to use computer-based systems in a fast-paced production environment. Shift rotations and physique demands are noted in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of machine press operation.
• 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

• Familiarity of a densitometer and its functions.
• Pull and hang plates pull job in register.
• Cut coating blanket.
• Checks grain direction.
• Lines up sheet checking for size, straightness, correct pagination, bleed requirements, position of sheet to the HP screen, die vinyl or grain direction.
• Checks to be sure proper coating is used.
• When needed sets up and runs feeder or assists Feeder Tender.
• Watches both sides of sheet for defects (scratches picks water, oil spots, draws, cracks, smashes, missed side guide etc.).
• Make sure the Press checklist is fill out and placed on the last load.
• Review and sign off on all fanned out sheets.

Skills

Machine Operation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Technical

Education

First Press Operator Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

AAS in related technical field

Tools

Densitometer

Job description

Flower City Group seeks a 2nd Press Operator to optimize profitability by maintaining quality, making readies, and overseeing press crew efficiency. Responsibilities include platen checks, plate handling, coating control, and defect monitoring across 40-inch presses.

The role requires basic math, teamwork, and ability to use computer-based systems in a fast-paced production environment. Shift rotations and physique demands are noted in the schedule.