OPPORTUNITY: We are a folding carton manufacturing operation seeking a candidate to join our Printing Department as a 1st Press Operator..

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and operating printing press equipment, and producing a quality product.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following

• Understand and comply with plant and printing department rules, regulations, and procedures
• Identify and operate the inking system, color and ink adjustments, plates, and control panel
• Prepare make ready and cleanup of equipment and surrounding area
• Ability to see Color Hue and recognize tone
• Identify and resolve quality defects and causes including hickies, scumming, color variance, coating pattern, scratches, offset, and registration issues
• Handle and prioritize multiple tasks, read printing schedule, read status of current jobs
• Accurately complete all paperwork, including quality checks and production reports
• Must be able to work overtime
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to all safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

SKILLS:

• Basic computer skills, data entry preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, understand technical written (and verbal) instructions, set- up the Printing Press and carry out instructions.
• Skills – Mechanical, technical, communication

PLUSSES:

• Operated Manroland or Mitsubishi machines previously

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• High school Diploma or GED
• 3 or more years operating printing press and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Able to work either 8 or 12 hour days.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs.