Offset Sheetfed Press Operator - 1st Shift

Resource Label Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking an Offset Sheetfed Pressman to direct the press support crew and handle setup, maintenance and operation of the press. You will report to the Operations Manager and ensure accurate color and registration throughout production.

The role requires 2+ years as a Pressman (or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman) and strong mechanical skills, with attention to safety and quality throughout the run.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman.
• In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press.
• Able to accurately distinguish color variation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience running, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Able to understand written instructions and set up the press.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and turning.
• Regularly exposed to noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils.

Responsibilities

• Makes ready and operates offset sheetfed printing press.
• Examines job order for quantity, stock, colors and instructions.
• Inspects plates for defects and repairs or reports issues.
• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to adjust thickness.
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts gap between blankets and cylinders.
• Regulates flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Starts press and checks ink density and registration, adjusting as needed.
• Adjusts feeder and delivery mechanism.
• Removes worn rollers and adjusts roller pressure.
• Leads and trains the press crew and ensures safety.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of press per rules.

Skills

Press operation

Color accuracy

Mechanical aptitude

Quality control

Reading instructions

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Summary

The Offset Sheetfed Pressman is responsible for directing the press support crew and performing manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of the press. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Makes ready and operates offset sheetfed printing press.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies techniques to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of unrepairable plates.
• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.
• Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
• Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism.
• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
• Leads, gives directions to, trains, and monitors work of press crew.
• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.
• Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman
• In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press
• Able to accurately distinguish color variation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Requires experience running, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Ability to understand written instructions and set up the press, and carry out instructions
• Frequent lifting, bending, and turning
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility. Regularly exposed to noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.