Offset Press Operator

Position Summary

Interpret job layout information and project specifications and requirements. Make-ready and setup to adjust machine and equipment for production runs, and troubleshoot. Inspect quality of each load run checking pre-determined run pulls. Clean and maintain machine. Maintain machine operating and maintenance records. Submit requests for maintenance as needed. Perform duties as requested by supervisor and plant manager. Adhere to Snyder's safety and quality standards.

• 80%:
  To make ready & run Heidelberg offset press to Snyder Pkg. quality standards
• 10%:
  Hang and position plates, set ink and water levels, and other skills associated with operation of an offset printing press
• 5%:
  Computer data entry and filing out forms
• 5%:
  Maintenance and cleaning machinery

• Knowledge of operation of offset printing Equipment, and good color vision
• Basic shop math skills: addition, subtration, multiplication, and division
• Intermediate reading and writing, listening and speaking in English.
• Basic computer skills: data entry, typing, printing, etc.
• Comfortable with units of measure: ability to measure and read a ruler

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Notice Defects in the Product
• Problem Solving Skills
• Good Understanding of the Printing, Die Cutting, and Gluing

• Manual Loading Of Machine (lifting) Climbing Operation
• Repetitive X Fatigue
• Intermittent X Active Work
• X Varied X Strength
• X Semi–Automatic X Good Eyesight

General warehouse setting in a paperboard packaging facility. Work performed includes: reaching, bending, lifting. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Shop Math Skills