Small Press Operator
The Small Press Operator assists in the production of high-quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines, on one of several printing presses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two color, and/or multi-color work.
Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run.
Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
Performs regular maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is a fast-paced production environment where the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and moderate to loud noise level.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance COMPETENCIES Knowledge of offset presses, specifically 1-2c AB Dicu, Qm & Halm Jet Presses Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
Recommended Skills Lubricate Press Operate Offset Press Operate Press Press Operations Print Shops Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two color, and/or multi-color work.
Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run.
Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
Performs regular maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is a fast-paced production environment where the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and moderate to loud noise level.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance COMPETENCIES Knowledge of offset presses, specifically 1-2c AB Dicu, Qm & Halm Jet Presses Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
Recommended Skills Lubricate Press Operate Offset Press Operate Press Press Operations Print Shops Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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