Printing Press Operator

McDonald & Eudy Printers; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald & Eudy Printers, Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time Press Operator to manage inline finishing operations on converting lines. The role requires 5–7 years in inline finishing, familiarity with Heidelberg presses, strong quality control, and adherence to safety procedures.

You will train teammates, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure productivity and quality across jobs. This position is on site and offers full-time hours with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and 5–7 years of inline finishing experience.
• Experience with full converting lines and inline finishing equipment.
• Ability to train other employees when requested.
• Strong problem solving and corrective action skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Set up and operate inline equipment (gluing, labeling, etc.) with minimal supervision.
• Train other employees as needed and communicate issues between shifts.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and documentation of quantities and times.

Skills

Inline finishing

Quality control

Safety procedures

Line coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heidelberg press

Job description

McDonald & Eudy Printers, Inc. started operation in 1951 has turned into a business that has grown into a full service, 45 thousand square foot commercial printing, mailing and fulfillment facility with more than 25 employees. McDonald & Eudy Printers, Inc. prints and mails: books, directories, catalog, brochures, periodicals, newsletters, annual reports, promotional materials, direct mail, etc. in a most professional manner. McDonald & Eudy is to provides outstanding customer service, competitive prices and guaranteed uncompromised quality. We have the facility, the equipment, and most certainly the knowledge to take projects from start to finish seamlessly.The printing press operator ensures the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Overview

Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment maintaining high quality, and productivity. Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions. Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.

Job Requirements

• Reads and understands all information on work order pertaining to a specific job. Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present.
• Experience using a Heidelberg press.
• Strong inline finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding of how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards.
• Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment.
• Strong inline finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding and ability to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e. gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision.
• Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Efficiently operates in line systems with minimal supervision.
• Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste and quality standards. Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paperwork.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately tracking line counts.
• Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision.
• Works within all safety guidelines and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment required.
• Frequent standing, stooping, sitting
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Typing/keyboarding

Position Type

• Full time
• Overtime when business requires

Education and Experience

Requires four years of high school and five/seven years of inline finishing experience progressive responsibility and or related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

McDonald and Eudy Printers is an EEO employer.