Press Operator Apprentice

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Newington, CT, US

7 days ago Requisition

Mechanically inclined job seekers encouraged to apply!

Schedule: 12 hour shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) Continuous Work Schedule; 4 days on 4 days off

Location: Onsite in Newington, CT

SUMMARY

Assist in the operation of the 6-8-10 color presses with production and quality in mind. Aid the first pressman, as directed, in the efficient operation of the press. Maintain press area in regard to supplies and housekeeping.

• Assist the first press operator in the job setup, as follows:
• Review job tickets
• Set up for the production of a job
• Change cylinders
• Change blanket
• Install perfs, scores and die cuts
• Place pinfeed
• Setup all finishing aspects of the press, to include roll-to-roll and sheeter
• Assist in the production of a job, as follows:
• Maintain proper ink and ink levels in fountain
• Maintain fountain solution
• Supply paper as indicated on job ticket
• Assist in the inspection of the quality of print, including:
• Color
• Register
• Free of imperfections, such as, dry up, hickeys, broken type, etc.
• Ensure the samples are of the best quality possible
• Runability in other departments, to include throw length and pinfeed position; perf and score strength; fanfold.
• Assist in paperwork associated with job production
• Wash up press at the end of job
• Work on 6-color press, as required, as part of the training process for becoming a 6-color press operator.
• Communicate, as needed, press maintenance, supply and safety issues to shift supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Mix inks, as needed.
• Drop paper, as needed.
• Operate press in the absence of the first press operator
• Comply with company rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
• Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve quality and operating efficiency of the department.
• Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

• Trade school, high school or GED preferred plus 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.