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2nd Press Operator

Flower City Group Inc
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025 CLOSED ON 4/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Press Operator position at Flower City Group Inc?

Summary/Objective:

It is the responsibility of the 2nd Press Operator to optimize the profitability of the Company by performing to the highest level of efficiency in the following task categories: maintaining constant quality, make readies, maintenance of equipment and the management of their respective press crew. Through these tasks below, the 2nd Press Operator will ensure that the highest level of productivity is consistently achieved.
 

Essential Functions:

  • Familiarity of a densitometer and its functions. (Density, dot gain, print contrast and hue).
  • Pull and hang plates pull job in register.
  • Cut coating blanket.
  • Checks grain direction.
  • Lines up sheet checking for size, straightness, correct pagination, bleed requirements, position of sheet to the HP screen, die vinyl or grain direction. (40-inch Presses)
  • Checks to be sure proper coating is used.
  • When needed sets up and runs feeder or assists Feeder Tender.
  • Watches both sides of sheet for defects (scratches picks water, oil spots, draws, cracks, smashes, missed side guide etc.).
  • Make sure the Press checklist is fill out and placed on the last load.
  • Review and sign off on all fanned out sheets.

Competencies:

  • Troubleshooting/Maintenance
  • Technical
  • Machine Operation

 Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Regularly required to sit, regular use of hands. 
  • Frequently required to stand and walk. 
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine. 
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee must be able to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines and priorities.


Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of machine press operation
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment.
  • Ability to operate computer-based technology.

 Preferred Education and Experience:

  • First Press Operator Certification
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • AAS in a related technical field


 AAP/EEO Statement 

Flower City Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Salary : $26 - $32

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