Pressman in Training

The Pressman-in-Training is an entry-level production position designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively operate a production press. The employee will work alongside an experienced Press Operator while learning press operation, job setup, material handling, quality standards, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.

The Pressman-in-Training will initially assist the Press Operator with daily production activities and gradually take on additional responsibilities as skills and proficiency are demonstrated. Once the employee has successfully demonstrated the required skills, knowledge, safety practices, and ability to operate the equipment independently, they may be certified by management to operate the assigned press without direct supervision.

Shift while training:
Tuesday - Thursday 6:00am - 6:00pm

• Work alongside an experienced Press Operator to learn the safe and proper operation of assigned press equipment.
• Learn and follow established safety procedures, operating instructions, and production standards.
• Assist with press setup and job changes under the direction of the Press Operator.
• Learn to identify and properly handle plates, paper, substrates, inks, and other materials required for production.
• Assist with loading and positioning materials and preparing the press for production.
• Learn how to start, operate, monitor, and shut down the press safely.
• Learn to make routine press adjustments under the direction of the Press Operator.
• Observe and participate in proper press cleaning and housekeeping procedures.
• Progressively assume additional press responsibilities as training and proficiency allow.
• Ask questions and seek assistance when unsure of the proper procedure or when an issue is outside the scope of training.

• Learn established quality standards and job specifications.
• Inspect finished product during production for defects, inconsistencies, or other quality concerns.
• Learn to identify common issues such as poor print quality, registration problems, color inconsistencies, smearing, or other defects.
• Assist with first-piece and ongoing quality checks as directed by the Press Operator.
• Immediately communicate quality concerns to the Press Operator or supervisor.
• Learn when production should be stopped or escalated due to a quality concern.
• Develop the ability to recognize when product meets established quality expectations before operating independently.

• Learn to identify common press operating and production issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting under the direction of an experienced Press Operator.
• Learn appropriate basic adjustments that can be safely performed by an operator.
• Learn how to respond appropriately to paper jams, feeding issues, registration problems, equipment alarms, and other routine issues.
• Recognize abnormal noises, vibration, equipment behavior, or other conditions that may require the press to be stopped.
• Understand when an issue requires assistance from the Press Operator, Maintenance, supervisor, or another qualified employee.
• Never attempt repairs or adjustments outside of the employee's training or authorization.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE requirements.
• Maintain awareness of moving machinery and other production hazards.
• Learn proper emergency stop procedures and the location and use of applicable safety devices.
• Follow established Lockout/Tagout procedures and understand when equipment must be taken out of service.
• Never bypass machine guards, safety devices, or established safety procedures.
• Remain attentive to operating equipment and do not leave an operating press…