Print Production Technician (3rd shift)

Who We Are - Sheridan Lebanon Junction, a CJK Company, provides high-quality publication and book printing services. Our talented teams and strong capabilities transform ideas into results. With continued growth ahead, we are looking for someone interested in learning and career advancement opportunities, to join our Press team as a Print Production Technician (Roll Tender). 

What We Offer: 

• A safe, values-based company that acts with integrity and respect for all.
• On-the-job training programs through Sheridan Academy
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework
• Paid time off & holidays
• Employee referral program 
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• First Stop Health – convenient telemedicine services at little to no cost
• 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  

Job Description

Print Production Technician (Roll Tender)

Job Summary:  

Load rolls of paper onto automatic splicing unit of web offset printing press.

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Inspect rolls of paper for blemishes or tears and cuts away damaged area with knife.
• Roll paper into loading position on automatic splicer, insert shaft of automatic splicer through roll core, secure holding chucks of automatic splicer to shaft ends, and thread paper through press components to prepare press for printing.
• Apply adhesive strip to backup roll and insert backup roll onto automatic splicing unit of press to prepare paper for automatic splicing.
• Remove roll of leftover paper from press after automatic splicing.
• May operate mechanical truck to transport rolls of paper to press area.
• May assist with some of the make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examining plates, prepping and installing blankets, adjusting tension etc.
• May clean press and clean and install press components to maintain press in working order. May prepare and Prepares and loads flat stock into a sheet fed press.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:  

• Requires general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
• Reasoning: Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations
• Mathmatics: Able to read, copy and record figures. May involve simple addition and subtraction.
• Able to follow simple work instructions. Recognize meanings of two or three syllable words. Able to compare similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Able to speak simple sentences, using normal word order, and present and past tenses.
• A team player who works well with others.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• 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  

• Job requires 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.
• Constantly reaching, reaching upwards, handling
• Frequently Lifting, carrying, standing, walking, stooping
• Frequently in proximity to moving parts and vibration
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and occasional exposure to atmospheric conditions and other environmental factors.
• Constant use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required due to the nature of the work environment.

Travel Requirements  

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 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 Team at sljhrteam@sheridan.com.   

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