Offset First Press Operator

Quad; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad in Lufkin, TX is seeking an Offset First Press Operator. This role involves operating the press, maintaining equipment, and leading a crew to meet production standards while ensuring quality. Candidates should have at least 3 years of press experience and a detailed knowledge of the offset printing process. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years press experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the offset printing process.
• Ability to read, write and perform math operations.
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately.
• Ability to apply written and verbal instructions for machine set-up.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate reliability through attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew.
• Keep accurate records of all delay time during shift.
• Adhere to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Know set-up and maintenance procedures for the entire press.
• Troubleshoot unit and folder problems with minimum delay time.
• Maintain proper ink and water balance.
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts.

Skills

Press experience

Detailed knowledge of offset printing

Read, write and perform math operations

Distinguish colors accurately

Apply written and verbal instructions

Good interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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Quad in Lufkin, TX is seeking an Offset First Press Operator. The main responsibilities are to operate and maintain the press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements.

Job Duties

• Keep accurate records of all delay time during shift.
• Adhere to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Know set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
• Ability to troubleshoot unit and folder problems with minimum delay time
• Ability to troubleshoot reel and stacker problems with minimum delay time
• Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance
• Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews
• Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance
• Check and set rollers, change if necessary
• Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
• Read entire job ticket; special instructions, ink colors, paper brand, basis weight, etc.
• Perform needed maintenance during any delay time
• Knowledge of post folder equipment and proper set up
• Plan ahead for 2-color and 4-color make ready, allow ink levels to run down
• Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications
• Attend all Operators meetings
• Generate constant feeling of urgency, when press is down, to maintain production requirements
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
• Work safely while demanding your crew to work safely
• Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Portland’s Safety, 6S and Lean programs and look for ways to improve the operation.
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
• Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 3+ Years Press experience
• Detailed knowledge of offset printing process
• Ability to read, write and perform math operations.
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately
• Ability to apply written and verbal instructions for machine set-up.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to interact and guide crew members
• Must demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality and ability to stay in work area.
• Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Ability to work overtime as needed.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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