Sheetfed Press Operator

About the role

Operates a sheetfed printing press, which puts ink and/or coatings on paper or other surfaces and performs other in-line finishing operations such as scoring, die-cutting, or perforating.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications of a job.
• Rules sheet out for inspecting trims, straightness, and correctness of folds and checks against bluelines and artwork.
• Achieves color match/approval to proofs.
• Makes ready jobs in a timely, efficient manner.
• Fills ink fountains and produces color within provided tolerances.
• Reviews readers, makes necessary adjustments, and adjusts color density to meet required spectrophotometer readings.
• Inspects and pulls quality control sheets throughout the run.
• Maintains necessary press records.
• Operates micrometer.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, federal, and state rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and company safety rules.
• Directs and performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Keeps an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience with a 6-color press.
• 3 years of knowledge with a 40” and 51” press.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1–3+ years of experience as a multicolor web second press operator preferred.
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements) and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
• Organized and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and quality- and safety-oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Frequency of physical demands: Occasional = 33% or less of the workday, Frequent = 34–66% of the workday, Constant = 67–100% of the workday.