PRESS OPERATOR

Overview

Are you looking for 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, warehousing, and distribution services. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. 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. Check out our website ( and Facebook page to learn more about us!

We offer 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.

Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

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.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Deliver Quality Products

• 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

2. Ensure Efficient Processes

• 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

3. Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement (CI) & Safety

• 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

Other Job Responsibilities:

• 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

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
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally ascend/descend steps
• Occasionally squat or kneel
• Occasionally bend