Pressroom - Press Operator

Press Operator 2

Salary range: $25.25 - $33.25 + $1.00 shift differential

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday night shift - 7pm to 7am

Support all phases of production by and following all SOPs for operation, maintenance of the printing press, all while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.

Able to perform basic operations to setup and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc.

Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and know how to set up fountains, feeders and plates.

Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching.

Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset.

Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register and other defects.

Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed.

Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary.

Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions.

Report time and production results accurately.

Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs.

May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors.

Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler.

High levels of attention to detail.

Ability to work as a team.

Mechanically inclined.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required.

Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred.

• Clean and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great culture and co-workers

Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.