Operator, Press - 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants. 

Summary: The Press Operator is responsible for the setup, efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Komori sheet-fed press, ensuring high-quality, high-volume, and on-time production while supervising and supporting the feeder. 

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 05:00 AM – 01:30 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Set up, configure, and operate the sheet feed press to produce high quality print products 
• Access the Batching System to view press schedule and identify priority jobs to be completed 
• Examine job orders to determine the quantity to be printed, stock specifications, color(s) and special printing instructions 
• Lead and direct assistant operator, including on the job training and mentor junior colleagues   
• Ensure Press Crew prepares Press Machine for the next job once current job is complete 
• Monitor Press Cycle and performance, ensuring optimum press performance and job quantity reporting along, with defect and quality checks 
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine making basic repairs as needed according to schedule 
• Actively remove waste items for recycling 
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.   
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)   
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment 
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses to management immediately 
• Attend all department/company meetings 
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required 
• Other duties as assigned

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES:

• Three (3) – five (5) years’ experience as a Komori Sheet Fed Press Operator  
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing Sheet Fed Press maintenance and minor repairs. 

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   
• The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching