Press-2nd Operator

About the role

The person who occupies this position is responsible for assisting Press - 1st Operator with running printing press and with maintaining top quality printing. Press – 2nd Operator understands and aligns business operations and Printing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Job Functions

• To assist Press - 1st Operator with maintaining quality of printed sheets. Examine for proper color, register, copy, position and detect unnecessary markings per the Printing Department Control Plan.
• To assist the Press – 1st Operator with determining the cause of printing problems and adjust press to correct these issues.
• Responsible to assist in the maintenance of the press. Keep water tank, ink fountain and blanket wash units full.
• Responsible to assist crew in press-make readies by:
• Preparing materials needed for new printing job.
• Aiding with cleaning of press. Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers. Clean dampening rollers.
• Remove old plates, install new plates and fill ink fountains.
• Responsible for performing duties of Press - 1st Operator or Feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Aid with monthly Preventative Maintenance which includes cleaning, greasing and oiling the press. Rollers are changed when necessary.

Background / Experience / Skills

• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of a printing press.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance), carrying (same as lifting), pushing (empty pallets onto press), pulling (loaded pallets from press), stooping, bending, reaching, handling (pulling printed samples), ability to communicate with press members, visual acuity (far and near, color vision).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software

• Printing press, CPC (color printer control) for KBA, Logitronics, Densitometer, PEAK, SAP, Printing Department specific tools.

Work Environment

• Inside Conditions noise (from printing presses and forklifts), vibration, odors and dust.

Pay Range

Pay Range: -

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits-
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Application Instructions

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.