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Pressroom - Press Operator 2
Hagerstown, MD, USPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description
Press Operator 2
Salary range: $25.25 - $33.25 + $1.00 shift differential
Schedule: Monday - Thursday night shift - 7pm to 7am
Position Summary:
Support all phases of production by and following all SOPs for operation, maintenance of the printing press, all while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.
What You'll Do:
Able to perform basic operations to setup and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc
Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and know how to set up fountains, feeders and plates
Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching
Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset
Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register and other defects
Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed
Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary
Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions
Report time and production results accurately
Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
What You Bring:
Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler
High levels of attention to detail
Ability to work as a team
Mechanically inclined
Experience/Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required
Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred