PRESS OPERATOR

TDS®; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Suttle-Straus in Waunakee, WI is seeking an experienced Press Operator to run a multi-color sheetfed press and meet customer expectations for quality, cost and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in a commercial print shop, the ability to read job tickets, and the stamina to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Join a collaborative team with excellent benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.

Qualifications

• Prior commercial print shop experience.
• Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Basic math skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment.
• Ability to operate computer-based technology.
• Constantly stand and move.
• Manual dexterity.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally ascend/descend steps.
• Occasionally squat or kneel.
• Occasionally bend.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Quality Products.
• Interpret layouts and ticket information.
• Check that correct paper is issued and the correct count.
• Direct press make ready and set up.
• Perform and oversee the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, dryer setting, coater, etc.
• Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information.
• Follow department procedures including QC checklists.
• Participate in quality audits and resolving quality issues for the department.
• Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers.
• Report non-conforming materials for the department.
• Accurately record time and materials.
• Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading a ruler

Math basics

Team environment

Computer literacy

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Lifts up to 75 lbs

Tools

Offset presses

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career with a great company? Suttle-Straus is looking for an experienced Press Operator to join our award-winning team! The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience running offset presses.

Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Check out our website (www.suttle-straus.com) and Facebook page to learn more about us! We offer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire.

Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to operate a multi-color sheetfed press to meet or exceed customer expectations with regard to quality, cost and timely delivery. This position requires the Operator to be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver Quality Products
• Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
  • Interpret layouts and ticket information
  • Check that correct paper is issued and the correct count
• Direct press make ready and set up
  • Determine best sequence of colors
  • Mount plates and other items needed to process work
  • Perform and oversee the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, dryer setting, coater, etc.
  • Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information
• Achieve and monitor color for consistency, pull time stamps
• Assist in wash up between jobs
• Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, ticket counts, etc.)
• Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source
• Follow department procedures including QC checklists
• Participate in quality audits and resolving quality issues for the department
• Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers
• Report non-conforming materials for the department
• Accurately record your time and materials
• Ensure Efficient Processes
• Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates
• Meet or exceed estimated standards
• Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members
• Provide feedback on consumables for all devices
• Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs
• Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement (CI) & Safety
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes
• Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput
• Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department
• Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers
• Brainstorm and unveil CI opportunities
• Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes
• Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area
• Continuously focus on expanding knowledge

Other Job Responsibilities

• Install, clean and adjust rollers
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area
• Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops
• Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents
• Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions

Qualifications

Skills, Educational & Physical Requirements:

• Prior commercial print shop experience
• Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
• Ability to read a ruler
• Basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to operate computer-based technology
• Constantly stand and move
• Manual dexterity
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally ascend/descend steps
• Occasionally squat or kneel
• Occasionally bend