Press Operator Nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Data-Mail,-Inc; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Data-Mail,-Inc in Newington, CT is seeking a Night Shift Press Operator to assist with setup and operation of the 6-8-10 color presses, ensuring production quality and efficiency. The role involves supporting the first press operator and maintaining press area for supplies and housekeeping.

The position requires trade school or GED, with 1-2 years of offset press experience preferred; duties include ink handling, finishing setup, and keeping safety and quality standards. Onsite in Newington.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the job setup and review job tickets.
• Set up paper for the production of a job.
• Change cylinders and blanket.
• Install perfs, scores and die cuts.
• Install pinfeed and set up roll-to-roll finishing.
• Maintain ink levels and fountain solution.
• Supply paper as indicated on the job ticket.
• Inspect print quality: color, register, and absence of imperfections.

Education

Trade school, high school or GED preferred

Job description

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Press Operator Nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Newington, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3018

Trade school grads, mechanically interested, and mechanically inclined job seekers encouraged to apply!

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.