Offset Sheetfed Press Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

This position directs the press support crew and performs manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the offset sheetfed press. The Offset Sheetfed Pressman reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Makes ready and operates offset sheetfed printing press.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Inspects offset printing plate for visual defects, applies techniques to repair minor defects, or informs supervisor of unrepairable plates.
• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.
• Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
• Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism.
• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
• Leads, directs, trains, and monitors work of press crew.
• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.
• Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press.

Requirements

• 2+ years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman.
• In-depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press.
• Able to accurately distinguish color variation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience running, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Ability to understand written instructions, set up the press, and carry out instructions.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and turning.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.