Offset Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrity culture

Training & development

Competitive salary

Sustainability & Inclusion

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a press operator to handle manual and machine tasks in setup, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset presses to accurately produce products per customer specs.

The role requires 1-3 years of printing experience, the ability to read and interpret safety and operation instructions, basic data entry, and strong arithmetic and measurement skills. Overtime may be required and attendance must be reliable.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of printing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Basic computer skills (data entry).
• Ability to perform intermediate arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide/decimals/fractions/ratios).
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Ability to do accurate work and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sheet-fed offset presses.
• Read work orders to determine setup specifications.
• Start machines and run trial to verify setups.
• Monitor machine operations and adjust as needed.
• Ensure image registration and color accuracy per densitometer readings.
• Follow standard operating procedures relevant to the job/department.
• Perform routine press adjustments and maintain quality.
• Maintain daily production records and pass along information.
• Preserve and pass along customer artwork in clean condition.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Open machines to remove/replace damaged product and perform basic maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading documents

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic skills

Ruler reading

Attention to detail

Time management

Attendance reliability

Tools

Ruler reading

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Career Opportunity:

Responsible for the performance of manual and machine tasks in the setup, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset presses to accurately produce product to customer specifications.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Operate various sheet-fed offset presses.
• Reads work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Starts machines and make trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setups.
• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Assures the image is registered from unit to unit and runs samples to make adjustments to assure print quality and color settings are in accordance with densitometer readings.
• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position, and department.
• Performs routine adjustments during the press run and maintain quality throughout the run.
• Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Accurately follows instructions.
• Maintains records of daily production, using specified forms.
• Records production information such as amount of time spent on specific tasks.
• Preserves and passes along customer artwork in clean and undamaged condition.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Opens machines and removes/replaces damaged product, using hand tools.
• Performs daily/monthly maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• 1-3 years of printing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have basic computer skills (data entry).
• Must have the ability to perform intermediate arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, ratios, etc.
• Must be able to read a ruler.
• Must be able to do accurate work.
• Must demonstrate effective decision-making skills.
• Must be able to self-manage time effectively.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.