Operator

Job Summary

Assist Pressman to prepare, operate, and adjust printing press to maintain required quality and quantity of production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities   

·         Assists pressman in operation and maintenance of press.

·         Obtain a working knowledge of printing process, printing machines, and press crew operations.

·         Issue paper to keep inventory correct. 

·         Operates and performs general preventative maintenance on printing presses.

·         Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department manager.

·         Maintains production, quality standards and reports as determined by operators, supervisors, and upper management.

·         Daily input in the Information System the proper issue of paper for each job. 

·         Daily clock in and out of jobs.

·         Complies with all safety regulations and work rules.   

·         Performs general housekeeping in working area.

·         Performs other duties as required/assigned by lead, supervisor and/or manager.

Job Requirements 

·         High school diploma or equivalent work experience.

·         Maintain a working pace equal to the output of machines. 

·         Must follow explicit orders and job specifications.

·         Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

·         Ability to add, subtract and count accurately.

·         Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.

·         Strong mathematical skills (especially in measurements) and strong communication skills.

·         Mechanical aptitude and team-player.

·         Must demonstrate increasing understanding of the printing process, printing machines, and press crew responsibilities.

·         Ability to lift 70 pounds and/or move 100 plus pounds.