Litho Offset Sheetfed Press Operator

Resource Label Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Garner, NC is seeking an Offset Sheetfed Pressman to direct the press support crew and manage setup, maintenance and operations of the offset sheetfed press. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

You will read job orders, ensure ink and dampening control, monitor color density and registration, and supervise the press crew to meet production goals.

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.

Responsibilities

• Makes ready and operates offset sheetfed printing press.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specs, 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.

Skills

Offset press operation

Quality control

Mechanical aptitude

Color management

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

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.