Offset Press Operator Duties
Responsibilities include setting up, maintaining, adjusting, and operating presses. The employee is responsible for performing all regular preventative maintenance on the press or presses to which he/she may be assigned. An increasing knowledge of the individual presses and their capabilities is expected.
Work is performed under general supervision. The supervisor will make job assignments and review the work in progress to determine adherence of job specifications and established quality control standards. The employee will be responsible for exercising a good faith effort to meet all reasonable production requirements set by management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sets ups, adjusts, and operates offset printing presses to print various printed materials.
Adjusts, cleans, lubricates press to achieve successful printing operation. Performs all regular daily, weekly, or monthly maintenance for presses and other pressroom equipment in compliance with either manufacturer's suggestions or Printing Department's determined schedule.
Develops and maintains the correct pressure and registration between the plates and ink in order to obtain a clean, clear impression of the material being printed.
Informs Supervisor of the need of materials, inks, and other supplies.
Inspects work in progress and finished materials to ensure the quality standards and accuracy of printing is being maintained.
Resolves technical problems with presses, inks , and other solutions as necessary. Also responsible for calling attention of any problems with equipment to supervisor.
Performs other related jobs within the department as required.
Communicate with other department operators to ensure product is within specifications for required equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard high school is preferred. College, vocational school, or specialized trade education or previous on-the job training should be considered as an asset.
Experience and or training as a journeyman press operator and a familiarity with various types of presses is desirable but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to detect defects in printed pieces while jobs are in progress and make adjustments for correction.
Must possess a strong commitment to quality of work produced.
Ability to comprehend and effectively follow oral and written instructions.
Basic mechanical ability and a desire and ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of the operation of offset printing presses in general. Achieving a working knowledge of the presses currently being operated.
A growing knowledge of the use of and application of inks to paper and of the various chemicals and materials used in the pressroom.
Wingate is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Wingate ensures that applicants are selected, and employees are developed, retained, and promoted based on the individual’s ability, job performance, experience, and seniority. Wingate prohibits discrimination and affords equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment with Wingate is at-will, which means that you or Wingate may terminate your employment at any time for any lawful reason, unless a written employment agreement exists with Wingate that is signed by an authorized signatory of Wingate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Offset: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington Court House, OH 43160 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington Court House, OH 43160: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person