2nd Press Operator

Mechanically inclined job seekers encouraged to apply!

Schedule:

Second Shift (7:00 pm-7:00 am) Continuous Work Schedule; 12 hour days, 4 days on 4 days off.

Location:

Onsite in Newington, CT.

Assist in the operation of the 6-8-10 color presses with production and quality in mind. Aid the first pressman, as directed, in the efficient operation of the press. Maintain press area in regard to supplies and housekeeping.

• Assist the first press operator in the job setup, as follows:

• Review job tickets

• Set up paper for the production of a job

• Change cylinders

• Hang plate

• Change blanket

• Install perfs, scores and die cuts

• Place pinfeed

• Setup all finishing aspects of the press, to include roll-to-roll and sheeter

• Assist in the production of a job, as follows:

• Maintain proper ink and ink levels in fountain

• Maintain fountain solution

• Supply paper as indicated on job ticket

• Record paper usage

• Assist in the inspection of the quality of print, including:

• Color

• Register

• Free of imperfections, such as, dry up, hickeys, broken type, etc.

• Ensure the samples are of the best quality possible

• Runability in other departments, to include throw length and pinfeed position; perf and score strength; fanfold.

• Assist in paperwork associated with job production

• Maintain silicon/anti-stat levels during a sheeter run

• Wash up press at the end of job

• Work on 6-color press, as required, as part of the training process for becoming a 6-color press operator.

• Communicate, as needed, press maintenance, supply and safety issues to shift supervisor.

• Maintain a clean work environment

• Mix inks, as needed.

• Drop paper, as needed.

• Operate press in the absence of the first press operator

• Comply with company rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.

• Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve quality and operating efficiency of the department.

• Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.

• Perform other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

• Trade school, high school or GED preferred plus 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.

• Technical/mechanical aptitude
• Quality conscious
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to read and write English