Printing Press Operator

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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JOB SUMMARY:
The person who occupies this position is responsible for running printing presses as efficiently and safely as possible. Pressman is also responsible for overall quality of sheets printed. Press operators need to understand color management and be highly motived to meet production targets while maintaining a safe work environment. Operators will need to understand and align business operations as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Responsible for overall quality of printed sheets. Pressman selects random sheets from each load and checks that they have appropriate color, register, are void of unnecessary markings, and any other critical to quality checks.
• When problems are encountered, pressman is to determine cause and adjust press to correct error.
• Pressman responsible for removing full pallets from press with hand truck, flagging skids correctly, recording data on production sheets, and placing empty pallet on press.
• Must maintain written and/or electronic records of production and quality. Records include production time, amount produced, time wasted on corrections and waiting for materials and amount of defective materials.
• Use of Color Measure to assist keeping color in spec and log records of color quality.
• Responsible for performing duties of second pressman or feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Responsible for press make‑ready (adjust press to accommodate for new printing job to be done). (Refer to manual on quick change over procedure).
• Must lead second pressman and feeder with weekly, monthly, and yearly preventive maintenance and cleaning of press. Press is thoroughly cleaned, oiled and greased. Rollers are changed if necessary.
• Ensures the 2nd Pressman and Feeder-Operator receive proper on‑the‑job training when available, supporting skill development and preparing them for future succession opportunities.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE /

SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude is preferred. Needs working knowledge of printing press.
• Must have Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman experience.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may…