What are the responsibilities and job description for the Printing Press Operator position at Truax Printing, Inc.?
Summary: We are seeking a skilled and dependable Printing Press Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will operate and maintain a high-speed, large format offset printing press to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. Ideal candidates have experience in the print industry, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Completes make-ready in accordance with the Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers are used.
- Responsible for completing all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks. Completes all press-side quality checks.
- Operates press to produce product in accordance with customer specifications while maintaining quality, waste, and press efficiency.
- Maintains consistent quality during the production run. Critical quality checks includes: copy, color, and registration, and ink adhesion. Ensure conformance to all other quality checks.
- Responsible for completing all related procedures, and work instructions.
- Completes press make ready’s in an efficient manner.
- Completes all required equipment maintenance duties.
- Cleans plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricates press as needed.
- Must be able to differentiate colors.
- Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment and area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
- Assist with maintenance, machine setups, etc
- Previous press experience is preferred.
- Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift
Requirements:
- 3 years previous offset press experience preferred
- Must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs, possess good physical dexterity and ability to spend all or most of the day on your feet as required by schedule.
- Must have strong multi-tasking skills
- Must work well in a fast paced environment.
- Overtime and weekend work is required when requested by management.
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25