As a Sheetfed Press Operator , you'll play a key role in producing high-quality printed products that exceed customer expectations. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a sheetfed printing press while ensuring exceptional print quality, production efficiency, and safety. If you take pride in your craftsmanship, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to have you join our team on 1st shift!
Essential Duties
- and Responsibilities Set up, operate, and monitor sheetfed printing press equipment to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Review job tickets and verify production specifications before beginning each job.
- Perform press make-readies, including plate changes, ink adjustments, and feeder setup.
- Monitor print quality throughout production, making color and registration adjustments as needed to maintain customer specifications.
- Troubleshoot press issues and make necessary adjustments to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication of press equipment.
- Perform quality inspections to ensure finished products meet company and customer standards.
- Accurately complete production documentation and report production data.
- Monitor inventory levels of inks, coatings, plates, and other press supplies.
- Work closely with press assistants, prepress, and finishing departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of jobs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with training or mentoring less experienced operators or press assistants as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
