Offset Web Press Operator

About the role

This role will require onsite presence at our Valmeyer, IL facility. MAR Graphics 523 S Meyer Ave, Valmeyer, IL 62295.

Job description

Operates presses to produce a wide variety of multicolor items. Performs routine press maintenance. Establishes and maintains a solid working relationships with customer service, prepress and order entry to ensure maximum plant productivity and quality control according to established standards. Typically produces work that is more quality-intensive than that on conventional presses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that all materials and supplies are available for efficient operation by coordinating with the shift supervisor and/or purchasing.
• Sets up and operates presses to produce a wide variety of multicolor items which may require screening and use of halftone plates to obtain precise impressions.
• Changes plates for size and type of stock required for job.
• As part of “Make Ready” cleans and lubricates press, mixes ink and loads press with specified type, size and color of paper stock.
• Checks registration under a magnifier.
• Makes appropriate adjustments to ensure the output of a quality product.
• Investigates production problems and/or errors in order to identify possible changes in procedures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Ensures equipment maintenance is performed and reports any down time that will effect productions schedules and delivery commitments.
• Adheres to company safety polices, practices and procedures.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).
• 3 - 5 years of related training and experience in printing production operations.

Internal Requirements

• Attendance: No more than unexcused 3 absences, no more than 6 unexcused tardy occurrences, and 0 “No Call-No Shows” within the last 90 days.
• Tenure: Minimum of 90 days tenure at Qualfon.
• Performance: Must be meeting KPI expectations.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze instructions, correspondence, memos, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to write correspondence and reports. Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions from supervisors, customers and other employees of the Company.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with multiple variables.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to prioritize daily work and projects. Multiple operational skills and individual flexibility are required to meet the needs of the business and customers.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
• The knowledge, skill and ability requirements are representative of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Relocation

Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location

In person

Pay

USD $22.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.