Job Description

Offset First Press Operator at Quad summary:

The Offset First Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating offset press equipment to meet customer specifications while maintaining high-quality production standards. Duties include planning and organizing jobs, monitoring print quality, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the cleanliness and mechanical upkeep of press machinery. The role may involve supervising direct reports and requires strong mechanical aptitude and experience with specific press equipment brands.

Quad in Sussex is seeking First Press Operators within our Press Department. These positions are responsible for set up and operation of Press equipment to customer-supplied specifications while maintaining production by planning and organizing jobs and continuously monitoring quality. Additionally, operators are responsible for cleanliness and keeping press maintained mechanically. Some positions will have direct reports.

Responsibilities Also Include

• Planning and organizing jobs by reviewing schedules and job tickets, identifying priorities, assigning roles, and maintaining production records.
• Monitoring signature quality by setting and monitoring color, maintaining register, fold, and compensation, and identifying and correcting problems.
• Setting up/operating equipment by setting up press computers, units, folder, and auxiliary equipment and performing preventative maintenance.
• Participating in training and teaching, assisting all positions and working with customers and the business plan.

Qualifications
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Experience with the following Offset Press Equipment: Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, and/or Manroland.
• 2-3 years of previous Press Operator experience, including ability to web up press, be able to match the product to the sample from the customer is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must have eye/hand coordination when inside the unit while making adjustments.
• Must have ability to utilize the computer to ensure quality of the product.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (8 or 12-hour shift), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision in order to identify defects.

Shift Options that fit your lifestyle and needs:

• 12 hour rotating shifts (either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working 3 - 4 days a week.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Keywords:

offset printing, press operator, print quality, machine maintenance, job scheduling, production monitoring, color registration, mechanical aptitude, Harris press, Heidelberg press

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