Lead Press Operator
About the role
The Lead Goss Community Press Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of the Goss Community coldset web press and SSC folder. This position serves as the lead operator for the press crew and is accountable for press setup, production, print quality, registration, folder performance, waste control, troubleshooting, and completion of scheduled work. The Lead Operator is expected to take ownership of the press during the assigned shift, direct and train other pressroom employees, communicate production issues promptly, and continuously work to improve productivity, quality, safety, and equipment reliability.
Overall Standard: The Lead Goss Community Press Operator is expected to own the performance of the press during the assigned shift. Success in this position means producing quality work safely, on time, and with controlled waste while maintaining the equipment and developing a capable press crew.
Responsibilities
- Press Operation & Setup
- Lead setup and operation of the Goss Community coldset web press and SSC folder.
- Review job tickets, production specifications, press layouts, pagination, paper requirements, ink requirements, and finishing instructions before production.
- Set up press units, web leads, ink systems, registration, folder, cutoff, slitter, former, and delivery systems as required.
- Perform press make-ready efficiently and prepare the press for production according to job specifications.
- Establish proper ink/water balance and maintain consistent density and print quality throughout the run.
- Maintain proper web tension and registration throughout production.