Komori Pressman

Lever, Inc.; Freeport Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Ohio is seeking experienced Web Press Operators for our New Philadelphia and Freeport facilities. You will oversee press performance, efficiency, quality, material usage and safety across all shifts.

Responsibilities include making ready presses from job tickets, following detailed instructions, and monitoring quality; strong knowledge of offset printing and web presses is essential, with a focus on safe, productive operation.

Qualifications

• Experience with cold set web production and offset printing.
• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and set press parameters accordingly.
• Quality-conscious and production-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work without supervision.
• Good mechanical aptitude and teamwork.
• Demonstrated professional conduct with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Set up press from information on the job ticket.
• Follow job orders precisely as written.
• Monitor product quality during runs and verify against specifications.
• Communicate concerns about jobs, press performance, and crew performance to management.
• Follow process controls and quality control procedures.
• Maintain safe work habits and follow safety rules.
• Follow instructions carefully and accurately.

Skills

Press experience

Offset printing

Web press operations

Quality-focused

Detail oriented

Able to work unsupervised

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

A nationally recognized leader in the print production of high-quality niche publications and catalogs, they have been in continuous operation since 1880, now centrally located at our facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We’ve made a name for ourselves as one of the most efficient printers in North America through innovative business practices, continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology, employee development, and training, plus the strategic implementation of systems and process controls. Our customers know they can expect not only great printing but real solutions to problems that every publisher faces.

Looking for Experienced Web Press Operators to fill positions on all shifts at our New Philadelphia and Freeport Ohio printing facilities. Pressmen are responsible for the overall performance of the press; to include, production, efficiency, quality, material usage, safety, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Correctly make ready press from information on the job ticket.
• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders.
• Monitor product for quality during job runs. Check the preciseness of detail against specifications and proof.
• Communicate to management concerns relating to specific jobs, press performance, and crew performance.
• Follow process control and quality control procedures.
• Practice safe work habits. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules.
• Follow instructions carefully and accurately.

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous press experience with a background in cold set web production and a strong understanding of the offset printing process and web press operations.
• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements, and skills to perform assignments.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings, and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Quality-conscious and production-oriented
• Capable of setting priorities and attention to detail
• Able to work without supervision
• Good mechanical aptitude and skills
• Demonstration of professional conduct and cooperative behavior with co-workers

Preferred Education

• H.S. diploma or equivalent, associate degree preferred.
• Experience in printing industry preferred.

Equipment

• 40” Komori press
• Manroland

$25 - $29 an hour