1st Pressman (Offset Web)

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for achieving acceptable register and color throughout entire run including V.I.P. and Store copies while maintaining the highest possible quality and productivity.
• Perform monthly Preventive Maintenance (P. M.) program plus weekly lubrication of their press.
• Timely reports press problems and works with and assists maintenance people to keep equipment running trouble free.
• Keeping accurate records of all press operations including time cards, load tags, makeready procedures, etc.
• Maintaining all press adjustments within tolerance, blanket and plate packings, all roller settings, etc. and maintaining accurate up-to-date blanket and roller log book.
• Setting up folder and making necessary changes and adjustments for different folding formats.
• Responsible for accurate delivery to Bindery counts, auto-count prints, special instructions on print orders.
• Responsible for effective cross training of crew.
• Responsible for housekeeping entire assigned area.
• Ensure crew members are properly trained and utilize safe work practices in performing all job responsibilities.
• Relay any incurred problems, change on adjustments, and other information pertinent to the current job to the oncoming First Pressman.
• Assist Supervisor/Department Manager with the evaluation of press crew.
• Participates in problem solving and quality improvement task forces.
• Follows through on all directions given by Pressroom Supervisor.
• Performs all duties safely and in accordance with all safety rules and requirements.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality on all matters involving the pressroom department.
• Maintains a positive customer relations approach towards visitors, customers, and employees.
• Performs all special duties assigned by management.

What You’ll Need

• Previous Lead Pressman experience in offset web
• Prior 2nd Pressman experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must supply own hand tools
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical condition.
• Stands, stoops, and walks most of the day.
• Pushes, lifts, and carries equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Should have a mechanical aptitude in order to operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment.
• Can have no fear of heights.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Must have excellent color vision.