Second Press Operator

About the role

The Second Press Operator assists in performing functions to support the operation of printing presses. Duties include setting up, making color adjustments, ensuring printed quality conforms to customer specifications, performing basic maintenance and repairs on presses, and assisting in training employees and giving general direction to employees assigned to a specific press.

Responsibilities

• Set up, color quality, make color adjustments, ensure printed quality conforms to customer specification
• Ensures printed quality conforms to customer specification
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on press
• Affords assistance in training employees and giving general direction to employees assigned to a specific press
• Provides performance feedback to Lead Press Operators and supervisors on corresponding crew members
• Prepares departmental reports

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years experience in the printing industry as Roll Tender
• Understanding of Operations to carry out instructions
• Familiarity with Safety Program, administration of policies and procedures, directing and dealing with employees, resolving work issues. Ability to evaluate the performance of the department and employees
• Willingness to update skills on a regular basis to keep abreast of rapidly changing technology

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Highly publicized function that requires excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills
• Requires frequent interactions with employees, managers and vendors

Problem Solving and Major Capabilities

• The problem solving aspect of this job alternates unexpectedly between problems on the printing processes, presses and problems as reported by employees at all levels. This position requires independent thinking and strong analytical skills, along with the ability to observe, recognize and resolve practical problems

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Finger dexterity is needed to access/retrieve information, troubleshoot problems and for use of hand-held tools
• Physical requirements include hand coordination, bending, walking, climbing, and standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, pulling, pushing, and overhead reaching
• Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Quad

Quad recognizes that wellness is more than physical health. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that empower employees to build healthy, balanced lives at work and at home. From physical and mental health, to financial, family, and community wellness, we provide benefits and programs that help support employees’ overall well-being.