Press Operator Job Newington area,Connecticut USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Press Operator 12 hour; 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Mechanically Inclined Job Seekers Encouraged To Apply

Schedule:

12 hour shift (7:00 p.m.

- 7:00 a.m.) Continuous Work Schedule; 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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.

Education/Experience

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

Competencies

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