Printing Press Operator

About the role

The Printing Press Operator position at ARS is responsible for making ready and operating a multi-unit, web-fed rotary press to print various products according to written specifications. The role involves tasks such as locking printing plates, threading paper, inspecting and adjusting the press, replacing components, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Locks printing plates on printing cylinder and threads loose end of paper supply roll through and around rollers to cutter or re-winder.
• Inspects printed material visually after registration or position printing and re-adjusts guides and controls to rectify spacing errors.
• Adjusts feed controls to rotate cylinder into position where plate locking mechanism is accessible.
• Re-threads paper through press if web breaks and re-adjusts tension rollers.
• Inspects printed material visually during production and re-adjusts controls to correct irregular ink distribution, faulty cuts or folds.
• Replaces cutting blades, worn or damaged ink rolls and fills ink wells.
• Cleans, inspects, and lubricates moving parts of press.
• May supervise and instruct press helpers.
• May load supply rolls of paper in press at beginning and during run.
• Processes press wash-ups as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance and maintains a clean work environment.

Requirements

• Must have good written and verbal English skills.
• A positive, professional attitude and attention to detail is required.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 2 years experience.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Must work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

Must have good written and verbal English skills. A positive, professional attitude and attention to detail are required. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must have 2 years experience. Must be self-motivated. Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision. Must work well both individually and as part of a team. Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 70 lbs.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

12 hour shifts | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday.