Arbor Press Operator I Job Description Sample

Pressroom Press Operator 1 Floating (Post Folder/Gluer)-1st Shfit

Lemont, IL

• ID: 43009
• Full-Time/Regular

The Operator is responsible for supporting the set up and operation of litho label laminating and folding/gluing equipment, including set up, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations. The job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies & promotes all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

• Accurate and efficient set up of all equipment in accordance with proper setup techniques.

• Properly operate machine to run efficiently and produce quality products (level one/entry skills).

• Monitor each order throughout production run to ensure tolerances are being maintained and make equipment adjustments as necessary. Continually check quality of product during the run.

• Minimize waste of sheet stock, glue& supplies.

• Assist in training all crew positions.

• Read and understand job tickets. Complete necessary job paperwork.

• Report productivity achievements, waste/defects. Adhere to production schedule and quality requirements.

• Communicate effectively with operator, supervisor, finishing operators, material handlers and co-workers.

• Clean and maintain work area.

• Complete necessary input/setup of automated data collection system as well as reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.

• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

Required Experience

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

• Ability to read, understand and carry out written instructions.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

• Standing 100% of the entire shift with frequent bending.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, 35 lbs frequently.

• Grasping with both hands for long periods of time.

• HS diploma or equivalent.

• Strong math skills and knowledge of simple computer operations.

• Ability to read, interpret and process written job instructions including those dealing with dimensions and quantity.

• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.

Previous experience on mounting / laminating and automated folder / gluer equipment preferred.

Pressroom Assistant Press Operator (2nd Operator) - Sheetfed

Chamblee, GA

• ID: 43419
• Full-Time/Regular

Assists Press Operator with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes inserting packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height, fastening reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and installing plates and blankets on press cylinders, using hand tools and power tools, to achieve pressure required for printing.

Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools. Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools. Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press. Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.

Requires general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials. Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.

Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product. Ability to use micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly. Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops). Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment under guidance of senior level Press Operators.

THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT, 3-4 / 12 HOUR WORK DAYS A WEEK

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME, WEEKENDS AND MAYBE HOLIDAYS

Required Skills

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Pressroom Press Operator 2

Macedonia, OH

• ID: 43733
• Full-Time/Regular

THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT POSITION

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a 40" multi-color offset press. Press operation includes printing large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to sheet stock.

Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise, work and turn, or perfecting). Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates, examine plates for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Required Skills

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.

Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.

Required Experience

Must be able to work overtime as requested

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to lift up to 40 lbs with or without accommodation

Must be able to lead and instruct the press crew

Pressroom Assistant Full Web Printing Press Operator

Lancaster, OH

• ID: 44102
• Full-Time/Regular

Assists Press Operator with press make ready, operating, and maintaining web offset printing press. This includes inserting packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height, fastening reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and installing plates and blankets on press cylinders, using hand tools and power tools, to achieve pressure required for printing.

Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools. Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools. Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press. Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.

Requires general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials. Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.

Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product. Ability to use micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly. Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops). Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment under guidance of senior level Press Operators.

RRD is an EEO/AA employer focusing on VETS and Individuals with disabilities.

Required Skills

SKILLS REQUIRED

Ability to distinguish colors.

Ability to read and understand job specs.

Basic mathematical skills.

Basic computer skills.

Good communication skills.

Ability to follow instructions.

Must be able to rotate shifts and work overtime as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to standing for periods of time, climb, squat, walk, bend, communicate, touch, see, and distinguish colors.

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Required Experience

Prefer 2 years of printing experience with in-line finishing, full-web press units as an assistant operator or material handler/jogger.

Pressroom Press Operator

St Charles, IL

• ID: 43759
• Full-Time/Regular

Flexo, Duplicator, and Sheet-fed press operators are encouraged to apply. Will train the right candidates!

SUMMARY

Responsible for setting up and operating of flexographic printing press to produce the final printed product that meets quality expectations and production efficiencies as set forth by the customer and the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Set up and operates flexographic printing press to print graphics on rolls of customer specified material by performing the following duties:

Pressman reads entire job ticket for information required for the setup and running of the job.

Retrieve all necessary components (print cylinders and dies) from the press ready table.

Retrieve necessary inks from the ink vault.

Mount proper anilox, plate cylinders and dies to print stations.

fills ink fountains with proper ink.

When work is sheeted or slit set up the mechanical of either set up.

Start press and progressively register plates on press.

Register the die to the print.

Check printed copy against the approved sample proof for the job.

Meet established quality standards

Follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual

POSITION IS ON 3RD SHIFT - 11pm-7am

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer. The company's policy is to select, place and deal with all its employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, look out – tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.

Required Experience

• Required Experience:

• High school and/or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience with flexographic or printing presses.

• Previous experience in the operation of a printing press or work in a flexographic, digital printing, offset or web printing, or duplicator operation preferred. Some experience in the operation of various hand tools including line gauge, loupe, plate wrench, blanket wrench, brush gauge, ink knife, chisel and punch preferred.

• Flexo or Digital Experience Preferred.

• Hearing protection, safety glasses and safety toe shoes or boots are required.

• Must be able to lift, pull and push up to 60 pounds frequently.

• Must be able to bend, reach and turn frequently.

• Must be able to stand and move about the facility

Years Of Experience:
2+ to 5 Years

Level of Education:

High School/Equivalent

Pressroom Press Operator 2

Tulsa, OK

• ID: 41647
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain an offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work to produce final printed product that meets quality expectation and production efficiencies as set forth by the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read entire job ticket for information required for the setup and running of job

• Retrieve all necessary components (paper, plates, ink)

• Apply proper ink

• Start press & progressively register plates on press

• Check printed copy against the approved sample proof for the job

• Meet established quality standards

• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lockout-tagout rules and hearing & eye protection policies.

Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn). Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Required Skills

Must be able to perform each of the essential duties listed above.

The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School and/or GED or equivalent combination of education & experience with offset or printing presses.

• Previous experience in the operation of a printing press or work in an offset or digital printing environment.

• Experience in operation of various hand tools including line gauge, plate wrench, blanket wrench, ink knife, chisel and punch, preferred.

• Must be able to lift, pull and push up to 60 pounds frequently.

• Must be able to bend, reach & turn frequently.

• Must be able to stand and move about the facility.

• Overtime is required.

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. Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

Pressroom Press Operator 3

Durham, NC

• ID: 43952
• Full-Time/Regular

PBM Graphics an rrd company is a leading commercial printing and packaging company in North America, producing educational products, publications, and sales materials for the healthcare industry and general commercial print for many other industries, as well as collectible trading cards associated with the entertainment and sports industries.

General Duties:

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or , multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical

• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)

• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated; such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.

• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work

• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required

• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer

This is a night shift position. Core hours Sunday

• Thursday, 10:30 pm

• 7:00 am.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

Required Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances

• Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work

• Ability 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

• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly

• Must have prior Press Operator experience with large presses in commercial printing

Pressroom Press Operator 2*

Elk Grove Village, IL

• ID: 44012
• Full-Time/Regular

Provide support for the 1st Press Operator and assist in the daily operation of the web press including controlling register, compensation, and other operational duties as directed by the 1st Press Operator.

• Monitor overall job quality, including print registration and product compensation. Identify and correct quality defects.

• Accurately perform and record quality assurance tests (quality control checks).

• Monitor packing quality and accuracy, maintaining accurate counts and load ticket paper work.

• Organize and monitor imaging process, signoffs, restarts, form changes, samples, additional paperwork, and QC procedures.

• Assist first press operator with coordinating make-ready plan.

• Map out job plan by using layout, folding dummy, and instructions from the 1st press operator to establish measurements for plows, slitters, die cuts, gum pads, etc.

• In addition to plows and slitters, install and set any auxiliary equipment such as face slitters, hot melt applicators, and extrusion glue needles.

• Establish web path and turn bar configuration.

• Manage web up procedure including ribbon orientation and timing.

• Monitor the rest of the crew's progress during the make-ready. Offer assistance as necessary.

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance such as roller replacement, and press lubrication.

• Assist 1st Press Operator in providing direction and training to the press crew.

• Insure that safe practices are followed by crew members during all operations and procedures.

• Be able to step in for the 1st Press Operator as needed.

• Must be able to work 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, 3 days on/4 days off, (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, alternating on an 8 week rotation). Opportunities for overtime.

Required Skills

Experience/Knowledge:

• 8 years web press-printing experience.

• Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register.

• Must have worked in all positions leading up to this position.

Special Skills

• Communication skills.

• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude

• Continuous standing/walking

• 8 hrs or more.

• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching.

• Occasional lifting and pushing/pulling

• 50 lbs. or less.

• Occasional repetitive motion with both hands.

• Cannot be colorblind.

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Pressroom Press Operator 2

Brenham, TX

• ID: 43329
• Full-Time/Regular
  24/7 shift 4 and 3 day rotation
  3-11pm (2nd shift)
  11pm-7am (3rd shift)

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to a paper web or sheet stock. Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn). Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.

Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, 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.

Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run. Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

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required skills general education and work requirements education level equivalent to 8th grade plus additional classes reasoning apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. mathematics able to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard practical applications. language able to read and interpret work instructions. read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work. able to communicate effectively in writing using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. specific vocational prep #n/a personal protective equipment over 2/3 of the time the duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. the qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. mental demands aptitude general learning ability medium verbal aptitude medium numerical aptitude medium spatial aptitude medium form perception high clerical perception medium motor coordination high manual dexterity high finger dexterity medium eye-hand-foot coord medium color discrimination medium temperament dealing with people required working alone not required repetitive work required work under specific instruction required perform a variety of duties required expressing personal feelings not required performing effectively under stress required isolation from others not required influencing people in their opinions required attaining precise set limits & tolerances required directing, controlling activity of others required making judgement and decisions required understanding and memory memory frequently short term memory frequently detailed instruction memory occasionally sustained concentration & persistence short instruction carrying out frequently detailed instruction carrying out frequently concentration and attention constantly work schedule frequently work routine constantly work distractions frequently work decisions frequently work completion constantly social interaction pubkic interaction not present assignment assistance frequently work review occasionally peer interaction frequently work behavior occasionally adaptation apdaptation to change frequently hazard awareness constantly travel not present independent planning frequently>