Press Operator OFFSET (3rd Shift)

Rohrer Corporation; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohrer Corporation is seeking a printing press operator to control production, supervise the press crew, and maintain balance between speed and quality. The role focuses on setting up multicolor printing from proofs and ensuring high quality sheets for customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include documenting job details, planning ahead, monitoring operations, and maintaining press conditions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to lift ~50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pass ISHIHARA color/vision test.
• Must pass drug & background screen.
• Previous printing press experience preferred; Heidelberg experience a plus.
• Able to lift ~50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Enter job completion details into our OMS visual system.
• Plan several jobs ahead to ensure materials are ready.
• Examine job orders for quantities, stock specs, color or special printing instructions.
• Fill out documentation related to job requirements (load tags, orders, data analysis, coating documentation).
• Monitor feeding and printing operations to maintain specified operating level and detect malfunctions.
• Relay responsibilities to feeder operator and communicate daily tasks.
• Grease and lubricate press per manufacturing specs and maintenance program.
• Manage color quality and procedures on the printing press.
• Prepare press for next shift to ensure a running operation.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem solving

Leadership

Organizational skills

Computer knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Heidelberg

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
• Pass ISHIHARA- color/vision test
• Must be able to pass a drug & background screen
• Previous printing press experience preferred, Heidelberg experience a plus
• 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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