Position Summary:

The First Press Operator directs the crew and performs manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of the press. They are responsible for the quantitative and qualitative press performance. Schedule: 6am-6pm on a rotating schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Makes ready and operates offset printing press.

• Examines job ticket to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.

• Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies correcting solution to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of non-repairable plates.

• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.

• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.

• Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.

• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.

• Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism.

• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.

• Leads, gives directions to, trains and monitors work of press crew.

• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.

• Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press.

• Work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as instructed.

Qualifications:

• Comfort Performing Tedious Tasks: Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.

• Attendance: Works with supervisor to make schedule work and help cover difficult times. Shows up on time when scheduled and willing to work overtime as required.

• Conscientiousness/Safety: Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures, complies with safety regulations.

• Achievement Orientation: Strives to be successful at tasks and to meet or exceed goals. Accepts targets and goals, and makes certain they are met

• Cooperativeness: Willing to take direction from supervisors, ability to lead crew and garner crew member cooperation. Willing to follow rules.

• Communication Skills: Has the ability to clearly convey directions, information and/or feedback both verbally and in writing

• Follows Directions: Is able to easily understand instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Experience:

• Proficient and knowledgeable regarding machine set up, troubleshooting and operation as well as directing crew.

• Minimum of 5 – 7 years Press Helper experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• On The Job Training: Annual OSHA required training including pallet jack and forklift training as assigned

Other Requirements:

• Ability to: Read, write, perform mathematical computations, use measurement devises and record data. Ability to accurately distinguish color variation. Possess mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands:

General Movement

• Stand: Constantly (more than 5.5 hours/day)

• Walk: Frequently (2.5–5.5 hours/day)

• Handle objects: Constantly

• Reach outward: Constantly

• Reach above shoulder: Occasionally (up to 2.5 hours/day)

• Climb: Occasionally

• Squat or Kneel: Occasionally

• Bend: Constantly

Strength Requirements

• Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs.

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

• Sense of Sound

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection)

Work Environment:

While performing Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees in this position may be advised or required to utilize personal protective equipment including but not limited to: ear protection, eye protection, and lifting equipment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This person will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.

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