Digital Press Operator

Job Summary: Alcom is looking for a Digital Press Operator on First or Second shift at our Harleysville, PA facility. In this position, you will perform manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, production run, and maintenance of the digital printing presses. You will be responsible to meet on time delivery, high quality expectations, and customer specifications in a safe and efficient manner. Your primary responsibility is the operation and maintainance of the Konica Minolta KM-1 Digital Press.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees that all safety procedures are being followed and that any unsafe conditions are corrected or reported to the manager.
• Responsible to assist in training of new hires on press.
• Provides an atmosphere that encourages cooperation and communication between co-workers.
• Ability to read and understand the job jackets to set-up the digital press based on those instructions.
• Makes Final pre-run inspection of the job for position by inspecting the first off sheet and doing a rule-up.
• Responsible to establish and maintain the quality of a job within the tolerances.
• Pulls quality control sheets throughout print run, signs, dates and time stamps pulled sheets.
• Uses all press technologies, features, and materials necessary to maximize productivity during the production of jobs.
• Understands color and the instruments used to monitor or correct color during a make-ready and press run.
• Inputs accurate information into the data collection process.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the press as required.
• Responsible for recording all repairs and maintenance in maintenance log books.
• Responsible for maintaining and understanding all tools and instruments to operate and maintain the press.
• Informs Supervisor as to parts or service required to keep the press performing at the maximum level.
• Is familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Operates or assists on all other digital equipment including the bindery equipment if needed and when the work load requires.
• Maintains the digital area for cleanliness in the area of equipment that is in operation.
• Cooperates with the pre-press department when interaction is necessary for job production.
• Attends training sessions and seminars specified by Alcom to continue to grow in knowledge and ability as a digital press operator.

Job Requirements: Requires good knowledge color control in the printing process. The knowledge of applying jobs to press. The ability to read and understand written instructions on a job jacket, or from a supervisor to set-up the press and carry out instructions to produce a job. Thorough knowledge of problem solving techniques on the digital press. Thorough knowledge of the digital press operations and function of all its components

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Five years of printing experience referred; Previous Digital Printing experience preferred.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25