Press Operator

Press Operator

Quad in Chalfont, PA, is looking for an experienced Press Operator. This individual will operate and maintain the press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding the crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements. Wage range is $25.00 - $28.00 based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

· Keep accurate records of all delay time during the shift.

· Adhere to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

· Know set-up and maintenance procedures for the entire press

· Ability to troubleshoot unit and folder problems with minimum delay time

· Ability to troubleshoot reel and stacker problems with minimum delay time

· Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance

· Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during the next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews

· Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance

· Check and set rollers, change if necessary

· Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize

· Read entire job ticket; special instructions, ink colors, paper brand, basis weight, etc.

· Perform needed maintenance during any delay time

· Knowledge of post folder equipment and proper setup

· Plan ahead for 2-color and 4-color make-ready, allowing ink levels to run down

· Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications

· Attend all Operators meetings

· Generate a constant feeling of urgency when the press is down, to maintain production requirements

· Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production

· Work safely while demanding that your crew work safely

· Responsible for promoting, enforcing, and sustaining Portland's Safety, 6S, and Lean programs and looking for ways to improve the operation.

· Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions

· Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations

· Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· 3+ Years Press experience

· Detailed knowledge of offset printing process

· Ability to read, write, and perform math operations.

· Ability to distinguish colors accurately

· Ability to apply written and verbal instructions for machine set-up.

· Good interpersonal and organizational skills

· Ability to interact and guide crew members

· Must demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality, and ability to stay in the work area.

· Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.

· Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Ability to work overtime as needed.

Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $25.00-$28.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.