Second Pressman Operator -2nd shift

Smurfit Westrock; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging company in Michigan is seeking a press assistant to operate and maintain sheet-fed offset presses. The role requires a high school diploma, 3-5 years of press experience, and proficiency in troubleshooting and quality control. Responsibilities include assisting in set-up, making necessary adjustments for quality, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates should be willing to work overtime and pass a drug screening.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in running and troubleshooting a press.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Must pass mechanical and color vision tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in set-up, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset press.
• Perform adjustments and maintain quality during press runs.
• Keep work area neat and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Running a press

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Basic arithmetic

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Responsibilities

• General purpose: Assist in the performance of manual and machine tasks in the set-up, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset press.
• Assembles materials and stages stock at assigned unit for next job to be run.
• Brings all adjustments back to centerline before starting next job or form.
• Removes and gums used plates.
• Adjusts place register system for proper alignment with cylinders.
• Maintains and fills ink foundations and set-ups dampening system (checks pH and conductivity; holds at required level).
• Assists the first press operator by registering image from unit to unit, running samples to make adjustments to ensure print quality and color setting in accordance with densitometer readings.
• Assists in the final pre-run inspection of the job.
• Adjusts dampener roller pressure, sets water stops and adjusts water flow as requested by Press Operator.
• Submits a ruled out press sheet along with silverprint to the Supervisor for inspection and position approval (signs the sheet confirming it is the best sheet for approval).
• Performs routine adjustments during the press run and maintains quality throughout the run.
• Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Follows instructions accurately.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Obeys company rules and observes all safety regulations.
• Maintains equipment by following work procedures and performing tests and maintenance.
• Preserves and passes along customer artwork in clean and undamaged condition.
• Improves skills by learning from others and studies written procedures and instructions.
• Suggets improvements in work procedures.
• Operates or assists on other pressroom equipment as required.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have three to five years’ experience in running, troubleshooting, and quality control on a press of similar size and complexity.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have the ability to perform intermediate arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, ratios, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.