The Small Press Operator assists in the production of high-quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner, while meeting strict deadlines, on one of several printing presses.1st shift 6a-2:30p Monday-Friday. Pay is $16-$23.00 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two color, and/or multi-color

 work.

• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run.

• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, 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 regular maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of offset presses, specifically 1-2c AB Dicu, Qm & Halm Jet Presses

• 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 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience running an offset press AB, QM and Halm press experience preferred.