Press Operator Nights 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Data-Mail, Inc.; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Data-Mail, Inc. in Newington, CT is seeking a Press Operator for the nights shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This onsite role offers a structured, 12-hour schedule with 4 days on and 4 days off and a salary range of $19.00 to $20.00 hourly.

Assist the first press operator in setup and operation of 6-8-10 color presses, maintain ink levels and fountain solution, ensure print quality, and keep a tidy, safe work environment. Previous offset press experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with offset presses is preferred or equivalent.
• Ability to assist in job setup and press operation.
• Must be able to maintain press area and assist in quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and set up paper for production
• Change cylinders and blankets as required
• Install perfs, scores and die cuts and set up finishing options
• Maintain ink levels and fountain solution; monitor print quality

Skills

Press operation

Quality inspection

Team coordination

Education

Trade school or high school diploma or GED

Job description

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Press Operator Nights 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Newington, CT, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Schedule: 12 hour night shift 4 days on 4 days off (7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.)

Location: Onsite in Newington, CT

SUMMARY

Assist in the operation of the 6-8-10 color presses with production and quality in mind. Aid the first pressman, as directed, in the efficient operation of the press. Maintain press area in regard to supplies and housekeeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the first press operator in the job setup, as follows:
• Review job tickets
• Set up paper for the production of a job
• Change cylinders
• Change blanket
• Install perfs, scores and die cuts
• Place pinfeed
• Setup all finishing aspects of the press, to include roll-to-roll and sheeter
• Assist in the production of a job, as follows:
• Maintain proper ink and ink levels in fountain
• Maintain fountain solution
• Supply paper as indicated on job ticket
• Assist in the inspection of the quality of print, including:
• Color
• Register
• Free of imperfections, such as, dry up, hickeys, broken type, etc.
• Ensure the samples are of the best quality possible
• Runability in other departments, to include throw length and pinfeed position; perf and score strength; fanfold.
• Assist in paperwork associated with job production
• Wash up press at the end of job
• Work on 6-color press, as required, as part of the training process for becoming a 6-color press operator.
• Communicate, as needed, press maintenance, supply and safety issues to shift supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Mix inks, as needed.
• Drop paper, as needed.
• Operate press in the absence of the first press operator
• Comply with company rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
• Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve quality and operating efficiency of the department.
• Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Trade school, high school or GED preferred plus 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.