Printing Press Operator

HRX Systems; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald & Eudy Printers, Inc. seeks a skilled print line operator to run the inline finishing line and related converting equipment. Strong knowledge of Heidelberg presses and finishing processes is required to maintain quality and productivity.

You will read work orders, setup equipment, and train others as needed, while adhering to safety standards and keeping a clean, efficient work area. This position is full-time in Temple, TX with overtime as demanded by business needs.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of high school and 5–7 years of inline finishing experience, progressive responsibilities or related experience.
• Experience operating inline finishing equipment and setting up related lines.
• Reads and interprets work orders to ensure all components are present.

Responsibilities

• Operate the full converting line and finishing equipment to maintain high quality and productivity.
• Train other employees when requested or required.
• Analyze issues, determine solutions, and implement improvements.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and compliance with all rules and procedures.
• Pass information between shifts to ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Inline finishing

Line supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heidelberg press

Inline finishing equipment

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 expected per business demand

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.