Offset Press Operator 3rd Shift (10:00PM - 6:00AM)

About the role

Do you have experience operating a 6-color Heidelberg sheetfed offset press with coater in a folding carton environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As the Offset Press Operator, you are responsible for operating the printing press. You are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of this equipment including the completion of all required quality checks and ERP system data collection. You will also complete basic housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive pallets of sheeted paper/board from inventory.
• Inspect pallets when received from inventory. Verify pallets to the job order (ticket).
• Set up the machine to specifications on the job order (ticket). Verify the set up prior to starting to run.
• Follow all Fortis procedures for quality verifications and set up including the Job Check Procedures. Complete and sign off on all quality checks as required.
• Utilize the company ERP system (Radius) to log jobs and job progress. Keep notes in the system for any special situations.
• Monitor the job while running to ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot the machine during and after runs, working with maintenance department as necessary to ensure the machine is in good working order.
• Communicate with Management, and/or Scheduler regarding issues with the cartons, including over or under runs, carton quality, or ID number questions.
• Participate in end of shift handshake to transition to the next operator on the machine, making note of any active or ongoing issues and confirming cleanliness of the machine.
• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed Fortis policies and safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as requested.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: HS diploma or equivalent. At least 5 years of press or printing related experience preferred. 5 years of manufacturing work experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience running 4 color process and spot colors with a coater (or similar machinery).
• Understanding of maintaining ink/water balance.
• Understanding of spectrometers.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand an English job ticket.
• Must be able to read a ruler and perform basic math.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Team player.
• Mechanical aptitude necessary to understand equipment function and troubleshoot.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Training Requirements

Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety shoes and eye protection are highly recommended in the production area.

Travel Requirements

None.