Finishing First Assistant Operator

Quad/Graphics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad in Chalfont, PA is seeking an experienced First Assistant Operator. This role focuses on ensuring effective press operation and quality checks while providing training and maintaining safety. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of print or bindery experience and strong mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Print or Bindery experience.
• Knowledge of Converting and inkjet equipment helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective press operation including safety, quality, and production.
• Performs Quality Checks on products and provides training to crewmembers.
• Handles departmental preventative maintenance on press equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Converting equipment

Inkjet equipment

Job description

SUMMARY:

Quad Chalfont, PA is looking for experienced First Assistant Operators. This role ensures effective press operation including safety, make-ready, quality, production, training, and maintenance. Utilizes all ISO procedures, and maintains required paperwork relating to press operation. Communicates professionally with all internal and external customers.This position directly helps Quad drive profitability by reducing the cost of errors through consistent work quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and understands Job Binder, Press Instructions, Formatted sample, templates, and Make-ready Checklist.
• Performs Departmental Preventative Maintenance on press equipment as assigned.
• Responsible for the safe and effective operation of assigned press equipment.
• Performs Quality Checks on products.
• Provides training and direction to newly hired or promoted press crewmembers.
• Assists Press Operator in maintaining production standards
• Follows all established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains job-related records and inputs production into Quad systems as required.
• Manages self-development
• Actively participates in safety programs, follows safety policies and procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS (Specific knowledge, skills, education, and abilities):

• 2-3 years of Print or Bindery experience
• Knowledge of Converting and inkjet equipment helpful
• Strong mechanical aptitude