Press Operator

About the role

The Press Operator is responsible for completing projects/tasks assigned to them by the Shift Supervisor. Essential duties include reading and understanding print tickets, completing pre-run set-up checklists, managing ink stations, inspecting printed materials, cleaning ink stations and printing plates, identifying and communicating press-related problems, and performing hazardous waste handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands print tickets
• Completes press pre-run set-up checklist
• Knowledge of all aspects of Mounter’s “proof”
• Knowledge of how to ink up ink stations
• Produces high quality product on all jobs
• Identifies and completes all forms relative to quality, inventory, maintenance, product identification and production tracking
• Removes roll shaft from roll of film and transfers to skid
• Cleans ink stations and printing plates
• Inspects printed material of printed roll
• Identifies and properly communicates all press related problems
• Performs related duties to hazardous waste handling

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year related experience and/or training
• Experience in driving a sit-down forklift

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations of press to include how to power-up and shut down a press
• Knowledge of inks & mixing, color matching, toning, ink “work-off” & applications, and ink disposal
• Knowledge of film and applications “press tracking” with regard to tensions, print locations, rewinding
• Ability to insert roll shaft into roll of film and secure on press
• Ability to remove roll shaft from roll of film and transfer to skid
• Ability to identify and complete all forms relative to quality, inventory, maintenance, product identification and production tracking
• Ability to at a minimum identify and properly communicate all press related problems

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Physical stamina for manual labor

Benefits

Pregis offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on the Pregis website.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shift work schedule is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.