Offset Web Pressman

Job Description

Job Description

The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their team!

Responsibilities:

Setting up and operating presses: Loading paper, making adjustments for paper size, and ensuring correct pressure and registration between plates and ink. 

Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets specifications. 

Troubleshooting and maintenance: Making minor repairs, cleaning equipment, and performing routine maintenance. 

Maintaining equipment: Changing plates, blankets, and cylinders as needed. 

Ink management: Obtaining or mixing inks and filling ink fountains. 

File management: Downloading or scanning files, adjusting digital files, and inputting job settings. 

Production tracking: Maintaining time or production records, controlling workflow, and tracking jobs. 

Inventory management: Monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies. 

Environmental monitoring: Monitoring humidity and temperature and making necessary adjustments. 

Training and supervision: Potentially training and developing press crews, directing or monitoring their work. 

Skills and Abilities:

Mechanical aptitude: Understanding of printing press mechanics and ability to troubleshoot issues.

Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in print quality and meeting specifications.

Good color perception: Ability to identify and correct color inconsistencies.

Communication skills: Working with other pressmen and supervisors.

Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other pressmen and departments.

Time management: Meeting deadlines and completing jobs on time.

Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving issues during print runs. 

Working Conditions:

May involve working in a noisy environment.

May involve exposure to inks and cleaning chemicals.

May involve standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items.

May involve working in a moderately competitive environment and meeting strict deadlines. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.