Offset Press Feeder

Plasticard Locktech International; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasticard Locktech International in North Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Printing Press Helper to support press operators in daily operations of large and small format offset presses, ensuring correct registration, color matching, and proper setup.

You will stock materials, load presses, assist with routine maintenance, complete paperwork, and maintain a clean, safe work area; overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a printing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock work area for start of shift, which include necessary materials and paperwork.
• Assist in the set-up and make ready of the printing presses to print on plastics or other material ensuring correct print registration and color.
• Load the printing presses according to job specifications.
• Add inks according to ink specifications matching ink color to the color key and/or sample provided in job jacket.
• Assist in routine press maintenance and troubleshooting in the event of press malfunctions.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Clean presses, plates, work areas between jobs and at end of shift.
• Clean and stock work area in preparation for next workday or shift.
• Work overtime as needed to meet customers’ needs.

Skills

English proficiency reading/writing/s

Math skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities with Plasticard Locktech International

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Careers At Plasticard Locktech International

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Primary responsibilities for the printing press helper are to provide assistance to the press operators in the daily operations of the large and small format offset printing presses.? Duties include the stocking of material; setting up and loading the presses; making ready the presses for operation; cleaning up presses, printing plates and work areas and monitoring the level of ink during press runs according to job specifications.? Other duties include assisting in routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting machine malfunctions.?

Essential job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Prepare and stock work area for start of shift, which include necessary materials and paperwork

Assist in the set-up and make ready of the printing presses to print on plastics or other material ensuring correct print registration and color

Load the printing presses according to job specifications

Add inks according to ink specifications matching ink color to the color key and/or sample provided in job jacket

Assist in routine press maintenance and troubleshooting in the event of press malfunctions.

Complete all necessary paperwork

Clean presses, plates, work areas between jobs and at end of shift

Clean and stock work area in preparation for next workday or shift

Safely perform physical demands as indicated below

Perform these and other duties as assigned by supervisor or other appropriate management personnel

Work overtime as needed to meet customers’ needs

Qualifications:

Prior experience in a printing environment preferred

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Basic math and reading skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Detail oriented

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:?

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Sit, speak, hear and comprehend

Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms on a daily basis.

Lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus and see colors with acuity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in an indoor setting, but may be exposed to:

Variable temperature conditions indoor and outside (occasionally extreme heat or extreme cold)

Moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dust and/or mite hazards

A demonstrated commitment to safety is a condition of employment.