Web Press Operators

Adam's Publishing Group is looking for experienced Web Press Operators to fill positions on all shifts at our Princeton, MN printing facility. Pressmen are responsible for the overall performance of the press, including production, efficiency, quality, material usage, safety, and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned as needed):
   - Correctly make ready press from information on job ticket.
   - Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders.
   - Monitor product for quality during job runs. Check preciseness of detail against specifications and proof.
   - Communicate to management concerns relating to specific jobs, press performance, and crew performance.
   - Follow process control and quality control procedures.
   - Practice safe work habits. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules.
   - Follow instructions carefully and accurately.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Previous press experience with a background in cold set web production and a strong understanding of the offset printing process and web press operations.
   - Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
   - Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings, and materials needed to run the job successfully.
   - Quality-conscious and production-oriented.
   - Capable of setting priorities and attention to detail.
   - Able to work without supervision.
   - Good mechanical aptitude and skills.
   - Demonstration of professional conduct and cooperative behavior with co-workers.
   - Must be able to bend, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds.
   
   Positions:
   - Entry Level Position: will learn the skills necessary to run a web press. $15-$18/hr.
   - Press Operator: must have the skills to run a web press (ink and water balance, color setting, registration) and have a good eye for quality. $18-$25/hr (depending on class).
   - Lead Operator: will have all the skills of an operator and be able to lead a crew and keep the work flow running smoothly and on time, while keeping quality high. $25-$30/hr.
   
   This is a full-time position that offers a competitive wage, benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and paid time off. Uniforms are provided.
   
   Please submit resumes to Joel Hauer at , or apply in person at ECM Publishers, 1201 14th Avenue South, Princeton, MN 55371.