Lead Offset Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: LEAD OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR IN WOODRIDGE, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Lead Offset Press Operator to join our team in Woodridge, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for performing manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance and operation of a printing press. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma/GED, minimum of five years’ manufacturing experience performing First Press, and more listed below. Apply online and kickstart your career today!

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• Starting at $32-$35/hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 6am-6pm rotating shift , must be able to work weekends ($32)
• 6pm-6am rotating shift , must be able to work weekends ($35)
• Located in Woodridge, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets instructions for each job ticket and directs set-up of press based on instructions.
• Makes job ready by running sets to adjust print quality, registration, & color settings.
• Makes pre-run inspection of job and receives approval to proceed from supervisor. Runs job to completion.
• Achieves color before calling supervisor for color OK.
• Checks offsetting and load temperatures for various printed substrates.
• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Accurately follows instructions.
• Monitors PH and conductivity of fountain solution and all other press-related chemistry.
• Completes all required documentation (i.e. shop floor, manual entries, job log, sheet count, running sequence and all other pertinent information).
• Supervises and trains press feeders and second press operators on the multi-color process.
• Fosters a positive attitude towards departmental and company objectives creating a team atmosphere.
• Performs preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments and/or replacement of rollers and other small moving parts
• Follows all safety policies and directs safety of crew. Keeps abreast of MSDS program, Lockout/Tagout and directs the proper handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Operates or assists on other pressroom equipment and presses if needed and when work load permits. Directs pre-press tasks such as paper trimming when necessary.
• Assists in cleaning up and keeping immediate work area neat and orderly.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
• Must have good color perception.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must have minimum of five years’ manufacturing experience performing First Press
• Operator duties on sheet-fed equipment comparable to Heidelberg with knowledge of CP2000 console.
• Must have working experience with color scanning equipment.
• Must have experience working with plastic substrates.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have basic computer skills (data entry).
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must have the ability to read a ruler.
• Must have the ability to operate densitometers, spectrophotometers, calculators, computer terminals, gloss meters, PH/conductivity meters and other printing equipment needed to accomplish the task(s).
• Must be able to work in and around UV (Ultra-Violet) materials.
• Must possess the following competencies: accuracy, reliability, decision making, time management and self motivation.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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(Salary range based on experience)

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