Mittera Arlington is looking for Sheetfed Second Press Operators! The Sheetfed Second Press Operator assists with the set up and operation of a printing press in coordination with the Press Operator and assists crew members on the press, ensuring each job is run according to customer specifications and meeting internal and external deadlines; maintains quality control and reduces waste or press downtime. Follows departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the Department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
- Know set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
- Programs correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments
- Achieves color OK (match/approval) to proofs under the direction of the Press Supervisor
- Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
- Balances and maintains ink and water systems for print quality
- Maintains color during press run with color OK sheets
- Perform press operations such as make-readies, folder operation, register color, and maintenance
- Review job orders to determine print quantity, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions
- Pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration
- Assist the Press Operator on adjusting and maintaining proper web tension to allow job to run at correct speed
- Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in order to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area around the press for employees and customers
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
- Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
- Perform other duties as assigned
