Printing Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

Responsible for the safe operation of a web offset press in printing high quality security documents that meet or exceed customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS OF THE POSITION:

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  Run printing jobs in accordance with “job jacket” and all safety, quality and production requirements.
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  Troubleshoot printing problems, contacting maintenance, prepress, ink dept., and/or management as needed.
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  Direct work of 2nd press operator and press helper including loading paper, getting chemicals, washing press, etc.
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  Check register and make adjustments as required
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  Maintains operating and malfunction/downtime log and required production documentation (“Seradex” ERP system)
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  Follows quality standards, maintains close tolerances, performs quality checks and enters Quality non-conformances (QNCR’s) into Intelex system.
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  Review images on an ongoing basis for color, quality and other compliance issues.
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  Advise management on performance issues involving other employees assigned to the press
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  Focus on the training a development of the press operators within BCA
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  Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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  High School Diploma or equivalent
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  Minimum five (5) years printing experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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  Familiar with post-press operations (bindery/finishing)
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  Some night and weekend assignment may be required for training of operators
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  Occasionally maybe requested, and given proper notice, expected to be able to fill in for absences.
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  Knowledge of basic math including weights, measures, fractions, and decimals
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  Mechanical aptitude
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  Ability to walk, stand or bend for up to 12 hours.
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  Excellent color vision
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  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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  Ability to work on any shift. to include 12 hour shifts
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  Must be able to adhere to stringent security and safety rules.