Press-2nd Operator

Role Overview

• The person who occupies this position is responsible for assisting Press
• 1st Operator with running printing press and with maintaining top quality printing.
• Press – 2nd Operator understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
• Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: To assist Press
• 1st Operator with maintaining quality of printed sheets.
• Examine for proper color, register, copy, position and detect unnecessary markings per the Printing Department Control Plan.
• To assist the Press – 1st Operator with determining the cause of printing problems and adjust press to correct these issues.
• Responsible to assist in the maintenance of the press.
• Keep water tank, ink fountain and blanket wash units full.
• Responsible to assist crew in press-make readies by: Preparing materials needed for new printing job.
• Assisting with cleaning of press.
• Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers.
• Clean dampening rollers. Remove old plates, install new plates and fill ink fountains.
• Responsible for performing duties of Press
• 1st Operator or Feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Assist with monthly Preventative Maintenance which includes cleaning, greasing and oiling the press.
• Rollers are changed when necessary.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Entry Level Computer skills
• Must have Feeder/Operator experience.
• Must be flexible: Able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Need to have basic math skills.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of a printing press.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year