Press Operator

Press Operator IJoin our client's dynamic manufacturing team as a Press Operator I and become a vital part of producing high-quality printed materials. In this energetic role, you will operate and maintain various printing presses, ensuring each project meets our strict quality standards. Your technical proficiency and attention to detail will drive efficiency and excellence in our production process. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in print manufacturing while contributing to impactful print advertising and graphic projects.ResponsibilitiesSet up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset pressPerform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as requiredPerforms periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturerQualificationsRequires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignmentsSkill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfullyMust have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficientlyKnowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being runSkill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctlySkill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipmentAbility to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).