Offset Press Operator I Job Description Sample

A leading global provider of print and media solutions, Quad/Graphics is powered by a passion for innovation and the most advanced platform in the industry. Our collaborative team of "can-do" people continually challenge the status quo, creating groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of communications.

Position Overview:

Quad/Graphics is currently seeking a Second Pressman for our Saratoga Springs, NY. This position will set-up, operate and maintain the press and auxiliary equipment related to the press. Also, the Second Pressman will direct the activities of press crew with assigned tasks during down time and make-ready periods. Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Make-ready and operate press based upon written instructions provided.

• Establish and maintain color and/or fold and mechanical quality to BPC standards.

• Continuously monitor product for quality and approve or reject.

• Direct and coordinate activities of assigned crew members.

• Perform assigned make-ready duties.

• Complete required general maintenance and lubrication assignments.

• Complete required documentation, electronic and paper, for assigned job.

• Perform duties of other Print Service manufacturing positions as needed, following requisite training.

• Provide training for employees so the crew members can provide coverage for each other and/or prepare them for future positions.

• Follow all safety policies and regulations, report any potential hazards, near-misses, or accidents immediately.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work irregular schedules, including rotating day/night shifts

• Ability to maintain close attention to detail for extended time periods

• Strong organizational abilities

• Ability to work overtime as mandated by production needs

• Ability to work independently as well as with a crew/team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure

• Essential Functions of this job include the following: the ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours, use hand and wrists continuously in a controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision in order to identify defects.

• Ability to work 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, which may include days, nights, weekends and overtime.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Company Information:

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad/Graphics is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug Free Workplace

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.

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.

• 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.

Offset Press Operator

What we do:

We produce marketing, communication and branded products. As print communication specialists we focus to provide effective and strategic communication solutions to handle the diverse needs of businesses that build and market their brand. Our customers include small to large businesses that are looking for an award-winning full service graphic design, printing and mailing company to meet their diverse needs.

Why we're unique:

We have a flair for design and the capacity for larger-than-life print manufacturing. We produce results for our clients by putting marketing campaigns back on track.

You can learn more about us here:

www.StrategicFactory.com

Position Summary

While working in production, specifically the press room, you will be tasked with fulfilling orders and performing tasks related to printing customer orders from an offset press. You will be responsible for operating the offset press in order to produce a high quality product for the customer. Additionally, you will load, maintain, and occasionally repair the presses in order to ensure proper quality and a timely delivery to finishing. The person in this position assists with performing the operational functions of the department, meeting both quality and quantity requirements.

NOTE

While working as a pressman, one may be required to operate different presses depending upon the amount of staff present, the amount of work needed to be done, or other extraneous factors. For that reason, in addition to the "Essential Duties and Responsibilities" listed below, there are other duties that are specific to only certain presses, also listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses

• Select and insert paper into the press for printing

• Frequently check the printed project for defects or faults to ensure the highest quality product possible

• Report possible problems to the Output Manager

• Run make-ready before running the job to ensure the press is set up correctly

• Check the printed color against a color sample and/or Pantone guide to ensure correct printing

• Replenish the ink and blankets as needed

• Maintain a proper balance between ink and water to make certain the proper shade of ink is applied

• Select ink color and position ink on the rollers to ensure the plate is coated

• Wash Up the press as needed

• Make sure that the quality is consistent, samples match, and any issues or concerns are flagged

• Perform basic maintenance duties to the machine as needed in order to keep it running smoothly

• Sign off on work orders to ensure that detailed records are kept

• Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates to receive feedback

• Coordinate with managers to meet deadlines and identify new projects

True Offset Press Two or Four Color

• Essential responsibilities

• Receive printing plates from Prepress

• Install printing plates with a wrench and tighten clamps

• Ensure the water system is kept functional to cool down the presses

Digital Press Four Color Offset Press (CMYK)

• Essential responsibilities

• Access plates via email folder on press computer

• Ensure that the machine is kept at a certain temperature to prevent over heating

• Navigate the computer screen to open, close, and run jobs

• Give the computer a command to clean the blankets

• Adjust the color volume if a job needs to be printed in a more or less vibrant color

• Use built in color scanner to ensure the printed color matches work order specifications

• Replace blanket wash fluid

True Offset Press Two Color Thermo Attachment

• Essential responsibilities

• Inspect customer products to ensure that raised printing is high quality

• Receive printing plates from Prepress

• Install printing plates with a wrench and tighten clamps

• Ensure the water system is kept functional to cool down the presses

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Education and/or Experience

Certificate from a vocational or technical school; at least 3-4 years related on-the-job experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret important documents, especially work orders, procedure manuals, and instructions

Ability to speak effectively with co-workers and managers

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form

Computer Skills

Performing this job successfully requires that an individual have a basic understanding of computers and data entry

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to work with moving parts on all equipment

• Capable of understanding work order instructions

• In depth knowledge of the mechanics and press capabilities

• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Job Competencies

• Strong attention to detail

• Shows initiative and a team-oriented mindset

• Strong problem sensitivity

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Time management the ability to adhere to deadlines

• Strong self control and tolerance for stress

• Works well in a dynamic environment

• Committed to company mission and values

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands

• While performing the duties of this job, one is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle letters, envelopes, and packages, and operate controls. Additionally, reaching with hands and arms is regularly required. Talking and listening is crucial as well. The associate is regularly required to walk and stoop. The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (possessing clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision (ability to distinguish colors), depth-perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Additionally, the noise level in the work environment is loud and usually consists of heavy machinery and presses operating. Also, because of the large amounts of ink being used, fumes and airborne particles are often in the air in small quantities. Finally, some of the presses expose the associate to levels of intense heat and vibration.

Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ensure paper or raw materials(inks, glues etc) are loaded in to feeders, hoppers, bins etc to supply a constant flow of materials while the equipment is running. Make adjustments to equipment such as feeder mechanism based on the size of the paper.

Deliver equipment components such as plates or spray heads to the equipment for installation. Recycle old/discarded plates. Provide basic assistance as needed to make-ready the equipment for operation. Assist with retrieving plates, hanging plates and recycling/storing plates and other tasks associated with make-ready of the press.

Requires general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials for sheet fed presses. Ability to read and follow job specifications under the direction of the Press Operator 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. Able to operate hand carts, pallet jacks, stackers and hydraulic feed mechanisms.

Printers to the core, Quad/Graphics' manufacturing employees take pride in being the best at putting ink on paper for our clients. We work in a fast-paced environment focused on getting quality work out the door and into the hands of consumers. Though physically demanding, the work is rewarding and you'll excel if you thrive on rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done.

Careers across Quad/Graphics are defined by a rich legacy of passionate people driven by innovation and motivated to find a better way. Fueled by interesting days, you'll find hard work is good work, and feel a deep sense of pride in a job well done – something shared by everyone in the community we call Quad.

At Quad, you'll begin at a competitive wage based on your experience level with immediate opportunities to advance – driving you to be better than yesterday. Additionally, earn up to 10% more of your base wage and overtime pay through an incentive program that rewards productivity, safety and product quality.

We offer support at every step of your career with on-site healthcare facilities, 401(k) retirement savings, paid holidays and vacations, and many more great benefits.

You'll proudly wear Quad blue and stand shoulder to shoulder with the team that's transforming an industry. Your work matters at Quad.

Position Overview:

Second Press Operators play an essential role in helping Quad/Graphics reduce the cost of errors; achieve client satisfaction and create a safe and hazard free workplace. The Second Press Operator assists the First Press Operator with make-readies, press equipment operations, performing quality control functions and enforcing the safety rules. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the press crew members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

The role is physically demanding. The work is done while standing.

The job will include the ability to bend and lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, perform repetitious tasks, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement. The ability to perform basic math calculations is vital as is the ability to follow instructions and use vision in order to identify defects. You will work a compressed 3 and 4 day work week geared toward balancing work and family life ( 12 hour rotating shift (either 7 a.m.

• 7 p.m. or 7 p.m.

• 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays).

What do I need to Qualify?

Must have 1-3 years previous press room experience, including ability to web up press. Previous offset second press operator experience is desired on a 2x4, 2x6 and 2x8 platform. Will consider applicants that have worked in a gravure or sheet fed environment.

On the job training is available to support continued development as a Press Operator.

We also have Walk in Wednesday from 8am-2pm. Stop by for a plant tour and immediate interview. Apply today, questions call 414-566-2196.

Is this role right for me?

To do this role, you will need to:

• Have excellent mechanical and trouble shooting skills

• Enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together

• Have a desire to grow and move up – Don't settle for the status quo!

• Be a good team player with a can-do attitude

• Be a good multitasker, working well under pressure and tight deadlines

• Have good communication skills and be able to work well with a team

• Be able to follow instructions and pay close attention to detail

• Like technology, automation and be good with computers

We also have Walk In Wednesdays from 8am-2pm. Stop by for a plant tour and immediate interview.

Find a career. Not a job. Apply today and save yourself time the date of the event. Questions, call 414.566.2196.

Other Company Information

Quad/Graphics is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug Free Workplace

Taylor Communications is seeking an Offset Press Operator in our Omaha, Nebraska facility. The position is responsible for narrow web press setup, operating and monitor products produced at acceptable quality standards.

Shift Available

• 6pm – 6am

• Wed thru Friday and every other Saturday night

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and operate web offset printing press equipment, in compliance with job specifications and in accordance with company quality standards and procedures.

• Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum output

• Changing required plates, blankets or cylinders

• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions for job orders

• Monitor product for quality during job runs.

• Monitor equipment during the job run.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to provide proof of high school diploma or GED

• Understanding of the printing process to include plate making, paper grades, printing chemistry, and finishing processes.

• Ability to meet physical demands of job (see attached physical requirements)

• Ability to complete detail work precisely

• Knowledge of safety standards

• Ability to meet performance and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational knowledge of rotary narrow web press including rewinds and sheets

• Ability to produce 4 color process work

• Experience in auto registration and color control systems

• Thorough knowledge of problem solving on press equipment

About Our Company

Our Total Rewards package of benefits and compensation reflects our bold commitment to creating opportunity and security for employees.

We offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary, and a competitive benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan, profit sharing, PTO (paid time off) and Holiday Pay. Eligible employees may take advantage our health, dental & vision benefits, as well Holiday Pay beginning the first day of employment.

Taylor Communications is a go-to-market subsidiary of Taylor Corporation. For more than a century, we've been providing outstanding service and developing innovative products that leverage the technology of our time. By providing market-specific insights and a compelling portfolio of solutions to the healthcare, financial services, commercial and industrial markets, we have become the recognized leader in the management and execution of mission-critical communications.

For more information, visit www.taylorcommunications.com

Drive forklift truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move raw paper materials and in process products and finished products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory. May move materials and equipment using an overhead rail crane or operate a rail car mover such as a Track mobile. May load and unload semi trailer trucks. Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies. May load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device. Perform safety checks on lifts. May lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank. Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reporting inventory utilizing a materials management system. May organize and assign storage space utilized in warehousing and moving materials in the departments.

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.

• Greater knowledge and skill than Hoist Operator 1 in the handling of controls for driving fork lift and/or clamp trucks.

• Must be skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, etc.; and, for lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.

• Must know how high, wide, and long the fork lift truck and its load are, and how much the fork lift truck can lift.

• Good special ability to identify how high and wide a doorway and an aisle must be to drive the fork lift truck and its load; how high and wide the shelf, bin, etc., must be to place the load; and how high the load must be lifted to reach the shelf or bin.

• Must be able to recognize whether the fork lift truck is able to lift the load and whether the load is properly balanced.

• Knowledge of the layout of the storage area to be able to find and place items without need for detailed instructions.

• Skilled in moving fork lift trucks about in places where there is very little room to stack or remove loads.

Remove, flex, jog, and stack printed sheets, folded signatures, labels or other in-process product from discharge unit of printing press or adhesive coating equipment. Review signatures for smearing, register issues, bad folds, etc and notify the Pressroom.

Remove folded signatures from web press and place signatures on pallet or skid for removal to warehouse or binding areas. May adjust stacking mechanism on press according to paper dimensions. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, carts and trays.

Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, or other device. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.

Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher. May use automated equipment and/or operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. May assist Press Crew with make-ready of the equipment such as retrieving plates, hanging plates, recycling/storing plates etc. May perform in process quality checks of printed materials looking for blemishes, scratches or other print defects.

Good knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic warehouse procedures, and the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures. Able to stock, move, jog, arrange, unload, count and rotate items on/off printing press equipment in accordance with operating instructions or under guidance of a press operator or supervisor.

May require knowledge of operation of automatic counters and tabulate counts for jobs. Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials. Good skill in the use of manual dollies, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment.

Ability to understand written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving few concrete variables in or from standardized instructions.

Ability to read, copy and record figures. May involve simple addition and subtraction.

Remove, flex, jog, and stack printed sheets, folded signatures, labels or other in-process product from discharge unit of printing press or adhesive coating equipment. Review signatures for smearing, register issues, bad folds, etc and notify the Pressroom.

Remove folded signatures from web press and place signatures on pallet or skid for removal to warehouse or binding areas. May adjust stacking mechanism on press according to paper dimensions. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, carts and trays.

Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, or other device. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.

Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher. May use automated equipment and/or operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. May assist Press Crew with make-ready of the equipment such as retrieving plates, hanging plates, recycling/storing plates etc. May perform in process quality checks of printed materials looking for blemishes, scratches or other print defects.

Good knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic warehouse procedures, and the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures. Able to stock, move, jog, arrange, unload, count and rotate items on/off printing press equipment in accordance with operating instructions or under guidance of a press operator or supervisor.

May require knowledge of operation of automatic counters and tabulate counts for jobs. Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials. Good skill in the use of manual dollies, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment.

Ability to understand written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving few concrete variables in or from standardized instructions.

Ability to read, copy and record figures. May involve simple addition and subtraction.