Press Technician, Apprentice

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure proper set up of presses to attain production rates with minimal scrap.
• Supply and stir ink wells as necessary.
• Monitor and ensure print quality.
• Wash print blankets and plates as necessary.

• Ensure all color heads not in use are cleaned and ready for the next production run.
• Organize your work area and prepare for the setup of your next job.
• Maintain your section in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Ensure printing plates are cleaned after each use and returned to the proper location for Graphic Arts.
• Complete a job tracking form in the plate job jacket.
• Monitor the production schedule for special instructions.
• Clean ink bowls and return them to the proper location.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements

• Perform plate changes on printing machines.
• Perform size changes on printing machines.
• Match colors using Color Cert, Chroma QA and Pantone color book.
• Required to fill out the Printing Tech Daily Quality Audit (EVV FCD-00493).
• Required to fill out Trend Board Check Sheet (EVV FCD-00484).
• Required to fill out First Piece Inspection (EVV FCD-00482) for every work order.
• Complete WEBEFF paperwork.
• Assign duties to operators on machines if necessary.

• High school diploma / GED equivalent
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Prior printing experience with good mechanical ability
• Taking necessary steps to become a certified Thermo Printing Pressman
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct employees
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders / steps
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8-hour shift