PRESS OPERATOR

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Would you like to build a career with a great company? Suttle-Straus is looking for an experienced Press Operator to join our award-winning team! The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience running offset presses. Apply online at Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, creative, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Suttle-Straus offers a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. Weoffer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire. Job Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to operate a multi-color sheetfed press to meet or exceed customer expectations with regard to quality, cost and timely delivery. This position requires the Operator to be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude. Duties, Responsibilities & Abilities: -Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket -Interpret layouts and ticket information -Check that correct paper is issued and the correct count -Direct press make ready and set up -Determine best sequence of colors -Mount plates and other items needed to process work -Perform and oversee the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, dryer setting, coater, etc. -Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information -Achieve and monitor color for consistency, pull time stamps -Assist in wash up between jobs -Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, ticket counts, etc.) -Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source -Follow department procedures including QC checklists -Participate in quality audits and resolving quality issues for the department -Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers -Report non-conforming materials for the department -Accurately record your time and materials -Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates -Meet or exceed estimated standards -Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members -Provide feedback on consumables for all devices -Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs -Follow all safety policies and procedures -Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes -Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput -Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department -Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers -Brainstorm and unveil CI opportunities -Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes -Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area -Continuously focus on expanding knowledge -Install, clean and adjust rollers -Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area -Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops -Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents -Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Skills, Educational & Physical Requirements: -Prior commercial print shop experience -Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket -Ability to read a ruler -Basic math skills -Mechanical aptitude -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 -Constantly stand and move -Manual dexterity - requently lift up to 50 lbs. -Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. -Occasionally ascend/descend steps -Occasionally squat or kneel -Occasionally bend ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: