Press Assistant

Description

Responsible for the performance of manual and machine tasks in the set up, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset press to accurately produce product to customer specifications.

Requirements

• Demonstrates general knowledge and understanding of sheet fed presses and printing processes.
• Reads work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions; ensures all materials needed to produce the job are available and ready on all presses throughout shift.
• Maintains inventory levels of Blankets, Coatings, and Rollers.
• Maintains chemical room; stores hazardous waste in proper waste storage drums and marks accordingly.
• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department.
• Performs routine adjustments during the press run and maintains production throughout the run.
• Affords assistance on assigned press(es) as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately follows instructions.
• Maintains records of daily production, using specified forms.
• Preserves and passes along customer artwork in clean and undamaged condition.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Opens machines and removes/replaces damaged product using hand tools.
• Trains workers to set up, operate and use machines.
• Performs daily and monthly maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.