Skilled - Press Feeder

Press Feeder

$55,000 per year

1st shift, direct hire position

7:00am-3:00pm (Mon-Thurs)

QPS Employment Group has a great Press Feeder position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a 1st shift, direct hire position.

Press Feeder Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

- Responsible for preparation of press feed section according to sheet size involved.

- Assists press operator in setting up press; installing press plate, setting dampeners and rollers, filling ink fountain, fountain solution (with correct ph & conductivity) and other duties as assigned.

- Checks each load of plate, delivered by trucker, for correct size, job number and plate position plus general condition of plate before pushing into feeder.

- Lines load up for proper continuous feeding and adjusts double sheet ejector.

- Must be constantly alert, during run, for correct feeder operation to catch damaged sheets and prevent jams or passage to press which may damage blanket, press plates & press cylinders.

- Responsible for inserting sheet holding forks near end of each load for continuous feeding operation between loads.

- Assists press operator, during run, in mixing inks, washing press plate and blanket, etc., and other duties as assigned.

- Responsible for complete press operation during temporary absence of press operator. This is done under supervision of press operator.

- Does miscellaneous oiling of press and feeder as directed. Responsible for washing press during color changes, etc., and at end of day/shift/week.

- Maintains accurate day log card and order work copies with operation performed, sheet count, spoilage.

- May be occasionally required to hand pile sheets on feeder skid as assigned.

- Is responsible for setting up trailing coater and maintaining film weight, viscosity and coverage during run.

- Changes composition coating roller, when necessary. Is responsible for proper wash up of coating machine between material changes and at end of day/shift/week to allow for easy start up.

Press Feeder Requirements:

- Must be able to pass the Farnsworth Munsel 100 Hue Test.

- Must be able to use and read basic measuring equipment.

- Must be able to read and comprehend work order and layout specifications.

- Must have knowledge of coating materials

- High school diploma, GED equivalency, or vocational certificate required.

- Work with ports or material, which could weigh up to approximately 60 lbs.

- Position requires standing most of the time.

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