What are the responsibilities and job description for the Print Production Tech position at CJK Group?
Who We Are:
Sheridan Pontiac, a CJK Company, provides high-quality printing and publishing solutions for magazines and catalogs. Our talented teams and strong capabilities transform ideas into results. With continued growth ahead, we’re looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join us on our journey. Apply today to join the Sheridan Team!
What We Offer - Total Rewards
- A safe, values-based company that acts with integrity and respect for all.
- On-the-job training programs through Sheridan Academy
- Career advancement with an employer who supports your development
- Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off & holidays
- An employee referral program that pays you money
- Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
- First Stop Health – convenient no- or low-cost telemedicine services
- Confidential and free EAP program for wellness and mental health
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- A successful and growing industry-leading company
Print Production Tech
Current Openings:
- 2nd Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm)
- 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am)
Job Summary:
Performs manual and machine operated tasks related to the Pressroom's splicers and roll stands, both automatically and manually operated. Involved with the use of various chemicals and working on and around web presses with rollers, belts and cylinders all moving at high speeds
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Count, weigh and record the number of units or material moved on a daily basis.
- Inspect rolls of paper for blemishes, tears, or defects. Cut away damaged areas with a knife as needed and prepare paper for loading
- Operate machinery and make necessary adjustments to the auto splicer to ensure proper paper feeding and continuous press operation
- Read and follow job specifications to determine the materials needed for successful job completion and adjust as required.
- Roll paper into position, insert the splicer shaft through the roll core, and secure the holding chucks to the shaft ends. Thread paper through press components
- Remove and review product from the printing press.
- Perform quality checks for printed materials
Basic Qualifications:
- Lift and insert a 75 lb. steel shaft into the core of a paper roll.
- Able to complete various types of paperwork, i.e. paper usage and ink usage
- Able to enter paper usage and ink usage in computer
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Operate electric and manual chain hoist to raise and lower paper roll for splicing
- Requires general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials
- Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine materials needed to run the job successfully
- Ability to make adjustments to auto splicer. Knowledge to load paper and prepare slice for continuous operation of the press
- Knowledge of materials and requirements for press
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and insert a 75 lb. steel shaft into the core of a paper roll
- Ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Inspect and manually maneuver rolls of paper weighing up to 3,300 lbs
- Ability to frequently bend, twist, squat and lift
- Long periods of standing
Travel Requirements:
- 0%
CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Coordinator at 815-844-1437 or Alexa.Rentauskas@sheridan.com