Litho Second Printing Press Operator; K&B & KBA Presses

Position: Litho Second Printing Press Operator (K&B & KBA Presses)
** Job Description*
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* Position Title:

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* Litho Second Printing Press Operator (K&B & KBA Presses)

** Pay Rate:*
* $27.03/hr.

** Category/Shift:*
* Hourly Full-Time (8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, must be available for any shift)

** Physical

Location:

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* Conway Graphics

730 Enterprise Ave.

Conway, AR 72032

** The Job You Will Perform:*
* -    Follow all IP Safety, PPE, IES and ZES procedures while also helping to enforce and instill a "SAFETY FIRST" culture within the company.

-    Keep and enforce clean work area, free of clutter, and report any and all safety hazards immediately.

-    Communicate with the Press crews, Sheeter, Stackdown, and Litho prep departments, and promote safety and proper PPE usage, efficiencies, quality etc. while maintaining a professional demeanor.

-    Have a basic understanding of math, conversions and measurements.

-    Be able to communicate and train fellow press associates in a professional manner.

-    Load paper into the feeder via electronic pallet jack and conveyor system.

-    Set up the printing press for exact specifications according to the job order; obtain approval via customer press check with the client and Supervisor if applicable.

-    Hang plates, put in proper ink as required, monitoring usage, mix fountain solution to proper ph and conductivity.

-    Make adjustments on press as needed to maintain specifications and efficiency.

-    Understand and perform routine IES maintenance including roller settings and ink fountain settings.

-    Understand, recall, and perform SIP profile importation from prepress to press.

-    Ensure the completion of jobs meeting all quality and quantity requirements.

-    Properly document and enforce correct waste usage data.

-    Follow all QC Protocol Procedures according to the QC process paying special attention to quality control sample pulls in order to ensure quality control.

-    Perform all required "IES" maintenance to machines according to departmental Safety procedures.

-    Troubleshoot basic machine problems not requiring ZES. Notify Maintenance before entering a remote call to K&B. Notify Management as needed.

-    Complete special projects as assigned, mock-ups and etc.

-    Assist other departments as needed depending on job requirements.

-    Responsible for the completion of all required records, Workbrain, materials used, EOS reports, documents etc.

-    Follow, Enforce, and Comply with all Safety Procedures, work rules, and regulations.

-    Maintain and enforce clean departmental housekeeping standards.

-    Complete required training including, but not limited to:  Monthly IP Safety training, OSHA compliance, forklifts, floor jacks and SDS training as needed.

-    Other duties as assigned.

** Technical

Skills Required:

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* -    Must be capable of visually seeing all primary colors.

-    Demonstrated working knowledge of the mechanics, machine fundamentals and strong troubleshooting capabilities pertaining to both K&B and KBA presses.

-    Have mastered the Feeder and infeed sections of both K&B and KBA presses. (Typically 3 years)

-    Broad understanding of G7 Grayscale, Cielab Color Space (dE lab values), Standardization, and Color management.

-    Must be able to understand and operate a Spectrophotometer.

-    Must have working knowledge of the Press controls touchscreens and MC Scanner and Press Console.

-    Must be fluent in using the Koenig & Bauer Qualtronics and Logotronics press software, and Kiwi FFF inventory management and scheduling software.

-    Working knowledge of Fountain solution Chemistry (pH and Conductivity), dilution curve, and ink water balance.

-    Must be able to identify, and troubleshoot plate sensitivity, toning, misting, and slinging.

-     The ability to recognize ink emulsification and troubleshoot dampening issues.

-    Must have demonstrated knowledge of Ink fountain key settings and the understanding of ink film thickness related to density.

-    Must be able to check the viscosity of aqueous coating using a Zahn cup, and working knowledge of slide angle and the characteristics of in box manufacturing.

-    Ink and water Roller and bearing replacement/roller settings "nip" procedures.

-    Must be able understand, read, and use a micrometer.

-    Must be able to convert decimals to inches and millimeters.

-    Understanding Shore scale concept using a durometer gauge.

-    Understanding of plate, blanket, and impression cylinder bearer height using a packing Gauge to determine underlayment thickness and proper cylinder pressure.

** The Skills You Will Bring:*
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- ** Proper daily Safety and PPE practices according to IP safety protocols.

-    3+ years of experience as floater/feeder on a printing press.

-    The ability to communicate and lead effectively with other employees of the organization and work in a team environment.

-    The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to read a ruler.

-    Must have clean driving record…