Offset Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Press Operator A to operate sheet-fed offset printing presses, lead Assistant Press Operators, and ensure on-time production with color accuracy and quality control.

The role requires 1-2 years in manufacturing with multi-color printing, strong math, problem-solving, and teamwork; candidates must follow instructions, supervise with minimal supervision, and maintain safety and 5S/SQF standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work-related experience in manufacturing running a multi-color printing press or equivalent.
• Good mathematical ability and understanding of measurements.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate sheet-fed offset printing press to print from lithographic plates.
• Lead, direct, and monitor Assistant Press Operators and feeder/jogger.
• Verify copy against customer approval and color standards.
• Set up plates, fountains, inks, and maintain color density and registration.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs of the press and act as trainer for junior roles.
• Comply with safety rules and 5S/SQF guidelines; report food safety concerns if applicable.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Math skills

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Independence

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.

The Press Operator A is accountable for all aspects of press performance; will lead, give directions to and monitor work of Assistant Press Operators and functions of feeder and jogger. Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Records sheet counts and perform line clearance.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard.
• Sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; saves plate setting to computer.
• Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
• Loads or removes printing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position.
• Starts press and examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration.
• Set up scanning densitometer and saves settings.
• Understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotometer.
• Makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
• Removes and cleans coating plates, printing blankets, and cylinders.
• Will assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press.
• Will serve as a trainer for the Press Operator B and C positions.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
• Will be responsible for other duties as assigned by Printing Manager or Shift Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1- 2-year work-related experience in a manufacturing environment running a multiple color printing press and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

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.