2nd Pressman

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a 2nd Pressman to join a leading Company located in the Dallas, TX surrounding area.

The 2nd Pressman will be responsible for the safe operation of the assigned printing press in the daily functions of press operation and press room procedures. This position reports directly to the press room shift supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions from job ticket and sets up and directs the setup of press according to the Press Operator.
• Maintains and strives for efficient production, meeting company production goals and standards.
• Assists in staging materials needed and organizing them for production of each job.
• Maintains communication with press operator regarding stock levels and materials in advance so as not to experience any downtime.
• Loads all paper lifts in press, including make ready books when assisting on start-up. Ensures that all guides are set and sheet detectors are working properly.
• Assists in register of image fit at make ready and throughout production run.
• Monitors consistency of sheet at feeder maintaining proper pull and register of sheet.
• Assists press operator in checking sheet pulls during run and maintaining proper ink levels and run quantities.
• Assists in cleaning of blankets, cylinders, coatings, rollers, fountain trays, fountain solutions and washing units. Keeps press and surrounding work area clean and tidy.
• Assists in keeping workflow moving during transitions from set up to finished run.
• Assists on floor with moving of stock and cleaning of area on a consistent basis.
• Assists in maintaining inventory to press of ink, rags, solvents etc.
• Assists in moving and marking finished loads to finished work area of the pressroom.
• Responsible for checking turned and winded loads. Marks side guides and ensures that no damaged paper enters press. Measuring quantities and matching to stock pull quantities.
• Engages in training of press operation, Pressroom standards and technology.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Follows instructions from job ticket and sets up and directs set up of the press according to Press Operator.
• Ability to read and apply engineering requirements on a per-job basis.
• Carry out instructions and perform at a high level of quality in the operation of the printing press.
• Display of interpersonal skills with fellow employees and customers. Reliability through attendance, punctuality and attention to detail.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:


No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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1. The California Fair Chance Act
2. Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
3. Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
4. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance