Offset Press Operator 3rd Shift (10:00PM - 6:00AM)

Fortis Solutions Group; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking an Offset Press Operator to operate a 6-color Heidelberg sheetfed offset press in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Your responsibilities will include ensuring efficient operation of the press, performing quality checks, and maintaining housekeeping standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a printing environment, be detail-oriented, and possess mechanical aptitude. Join a team that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of press or printing-related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintaining ink/water balance.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the printing press for quality assurance.
• Set up the machine according to job specifications.
• Communicate with management regarding carton issues.

Skills

Operating a 6-color Heidelberg sheetfed offset press

Inspecting quality standards

Basic computer knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and understand a job ticket

Proactive and detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Do you have experience operating a 6-color Heidelberg sheetfed offset press with coater in a folding carton environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As the Offset Press Operator, you are responsible for operating the printing press, ensuring safe and efficient operation of this equipment, completing all required quality checks, collecting ERP system data, and performing basic housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive pallets of sheeted paper/board from inventory.
• Inspect pallets when received from inventory and verify them to the job order (ticket).
• Set up the machine to specifications on the job order (ticket) and verify the setup prior to starting the run.
• Follow all Fortis procedures for quality verifications and setup, including the Job Check Procedures, and complete and sign off on all required quality checks.
• Utilize the company ERP system (Radius) to log jobs and job progress, keeping notes for any special situations.
• Monitor the job while running to ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot the machine during and after runs, working with the maintenance department as necessary to keep the machine in good working order.
• Communicate with Management and/or Scheduler regarding issues with the cartons, including over or under runs, carton quality, or ID number questions.
• Participate in the end-of-shift handshake to transition the next operator, noting any active or ongoing issues and confirming machine cleanliness.
• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition, following prescribed Fortis policies and safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as requested.
• Additional duties as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of press or printing related experience preferred.
• 5 years of manufacturing work experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience running 4-color process and spot colors with a coater (or similar machinery).
• Understanding of maintaining ink/water balance.
• Understanding of spectrometers.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand an English job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and perform basic math.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to bring problems or inconsistencies to management’s attention.
• Team player.
• Mechanical aptitude necessary to understand equipment function and troubleshoot.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Training Requirements

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, repetitive tasks. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety shoes and eye protection are highly recommended in the production area.

Travel Requirements

• None.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.