Offset Press Operator

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Packaging in Washington Court House is seeking an Offset Press Operator to lead safety, quality and productivity in paperboard packaging production. The role requires operating a 6-color or 8-color press, setting up and maintaining presses, and ensuring accurate prints to spec.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience on KBA, Komori or equivalent offset presses, and are proficient in reading production orders and performing press maintenance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience preferred: operating a KBA, Komori or equivalent offset press.
• Ability to read production orders and follow specifications precisely.
• Commitment to safety, housekeeping and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read production orders and produce according to specifications.
• Set up, adjust and operate offset presses for various paper types.
• Maintain ink pressure and registration for clean impressions.
• Perform routine press maintenance and lubrication.
• Inspect work for quality and document results.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals and timelines.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KBA press

Komori press

Press maintenance

Job description

As an Offset Press Operator, you will lead your respective team in safety, quality and productivity during the production of paperboard packaging.

Offset Press Operator

Full-time

Wingate Packaging

Washington Court House

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required; refer to job-specific work instructions.
• Perform all work in a safe manner. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English.
• Read production order forms and produce products according to company and customer specifications
• Must be fully knowledge and have appropriate experience to operate a perfecting 6 color or 8 color non-perfecting printing press.
• Sets ups, adjusts, and operates offset printing presses to print on various paper types and weights.
• Develops and maintains the correct pressure and registration between the plates and ink in order to obtain a clean, clear impression of the material being printed.
• Makes adjustments, cleans, lubricates press to achieve successful printing operation.
• Lift and carry supplies, operate pallet jack
• Inspects work in progress and finished materials to ensure the quality standards and accuracy of printing is being maintained.
• Resolves technical problems with presses, inks, and other solutions as necessary.
• Use quality instruments to measure quality with industry-specific equipment
• Read tape measure in metric and standard measurement systems
• Continuously perform visual inspections to ensure product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Count items accurately to maintain accurate inventory of materials produced, supplies used and available inventory
• Perform minor maintenance such as oiling/lubricating machine parts
• Attend required training and/or meetings: safety, quality and productivity
• Train assistant operators and others, as required, to achieve company objectives
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
• Communicate with other plant personnel to solve production problems, as a team
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks and walk-behind pallet jacks
• Record safety, quality, production and maintenance data on various paperwork and computers as required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the entire facility
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education | High School Degree or GED

Experience | A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a KBA, Komori or equivalent Offset Printing Press is preferred