2nd Press Operator (A/B Shift Rotation)

Schedule

• Rotates every two weeks
• A Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• B Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM (Midnight)

Essential Functions

• Familiarity of a densitometer and its functions (density, dot gain, print contrast and hue)
• Pull and hang plates; pull job in register
• Cut coating blanket
• Checks grain direction
• Lines up sheet checking for size, straightness, correct pagination, bleed requirements, position of sheet to the HP screen, die vinyl or grain direction (40-inch Presses)
• Checks to be sure proper coating is used
• When needed, sets up and runs feeder or assists Feeder Tender
• Watches both sides of sheet for defects (scratches, picks, water, oil spots, draws, cracks, smashes, missed side guide, etc.)
• Make sure the Press checklist is filled out and placed on the last load
• Review and sign off on all fanned out sheets

Competencies

• Troubleshooting/Maintenance
• Technical
• Machine Operation

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of machine press operation
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to operate computer-based technology

Preferred Education and Experience

• First Press Operator Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AAS in a related technical field

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Regularly required to sit; regular use of hands
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work under pressure with ever-changing deadlines and priorities

Pay

• $30–35 per hour