Offset Sheetfed Press Operator

Printing Press Operator 3 (Sheet Fed)

requires prior experience running an offset sheetfed printing press

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday - Friday with OT as required

Or

3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday - Friday with OT as required

2nd Shift Differential: $2.00/hr

3rd Shift Differential: $3.00/hr

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical
• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
• Makes necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required
• Performs periodic maintenance