Press Operator OFFSET (3rd Shift)

The company name is \"Not Available\".; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Not Available company is seeking a printing press operator to manage production according to job specs, supervise the press crew, and maintain balance between throughput and quality. The pressman will set up and operate multicolor presses, run proofs, and ensure quality sheets meet customer requirements.

The role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety and maintenance procedures on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Drug and background screen pass required.
• Previous printing press experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Enter job completion details accurately into our OMS visual system.
• Plan several jobs ahead to ensure job materials are ready.
• Examine job orders to determine quantities for printing, stock specifications, color or special printing instructions.
• Fill out all proper documentation relating to job requirements.
• Monitor feeding and printing operations to maintain specified operating level and to detect malfunctions.
• Responsible for relaying responsibilities to the feeder operator and communicating daily tasks.
• Help clean up ink fountains during job change over process and perform line clearance protocols from previous job.
• Grease and lubricate press to manufacturing specs, and per the company’s planned maintenance program.
• Quality and procedures when managing color on the printing press.
• Shift Change – prepare the press for the next shift and have a running press at shift change.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Leadership

Computer literacy

Equipment maintenance

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The printing press operator controls the production of the press according to job specialties. Supervising and monitoring the press crew, controlling the speed of the press to obtain the proper balance of production and quality. The pressman sets up and operates the printing press to print multicolor copies from supplied proofs. The objective is to run quality sheets through the printing press machine to ensure satisfaction for our customers’ demands.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Enter job completion details accurately into our OMS visual system.
• Plan several jobs ahead to ensure job materials are ready.
• Examine job orders to determine quantities for printing, stock specifications, color or special printing instructions.
• Fill out all proper documentation relating to job requirements. Examples being load tags, orders, data analysis, coating documentations.
• Monitor feeding and printing operations to maintain specified operating level and to detect malfunctions.
• Responsible for relaying responsibilities to the feeder operator and communicating daily tasks.
• Help clean up ink fountains during job change over process and perform line clearance protocols from previous job.
• Grease and lubricate press to manufacturing specs, and per the company’s planned maintenance program.
• Quality and procedures when managing color on the printing press.
• Shift Change – The press needs to be prepared for the next shift. Goal would be to have a running press at shift change.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma
• Must be able to pass a drug & background screen
• Previous printing press experience preferred
• Able to carry/lift an average of 50 lbs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quickly be able to solve problems and make decisions with little assistance
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Skills related to control operations of equipment or systems
• Ability to lead
• Strong organizational and comprehensive skills
• Strong knowledge of computers
• Ability to be on feet the majority of the work day

Travel Required

No .

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