What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pressman Operator position at Resource Label Group?
We are seeking a Pressman Operator to join our team in Commack, NY.
In this position, the Pressman Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce carton/box and related products.
Responsibilities
In this position, the Pressman Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce carton/box and related products.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret job orders
- Determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions. Enter all required job information into the computer system
- Review and sign off daily time sheets
- Installs and locks plate into position, using hand tools, to achieve pressure required for printing
- Measures plate thickness and inserts packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height.
- Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder
- Removes and cleans plate and cylinders
- Loads paper into feeder or installs rolls of paper, adjusts feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unloads printed material from delivery mechanism
- Measures paper thickness and adjust space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock
- Adjust press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density
- Starts press and examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration
- Complete daily assigned jobs as scheduled to shift and produce within budgetary times
- Demonstrate proficiency in quick changeovers to minimize waste of materials
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required
- Ensure all safety guards and kill switches are in working condition and in place
- Record needed repairs for maintenance and scheduling of repair
- Ensure maintenance department documents completion of repair on the maintenance log
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards to ensure a high level of quality printing is achieved
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- 2 years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman
- Minimum 3 years of lithographic press printing experience is required
- Experience working with KBA sheeted press, 8 & 9 color is required
- In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Requires experience running, troubleshooting, and quality control
- Ability to understand written instructions and set up the press, and carry out instructions
- Ability to regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility
- Regularly exposed to noise, dust, odors, and oils
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment (24-hour turnaround on product)
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
- Excellent attendance and punctuality - accurately record work time on a daily basis
- Able to operate a computer and time clock machines