Primary Responsibilities
- Follow all safety policies and procedures. Put Safety first!
· Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, hand wheels, or hand tools.· Inspects and examines printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects using specific test methods and equipment. · Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, and color sequences. · Select and install printing plates, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications.· Monitors the printing processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions; make any necessary adjustments.· Operates equipment at required speed to ensure proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration. · Loads, positions, and adjusts unprinted materials on equipment. · Pours ink and other materials into reservoirs of printing units, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity. · Maintains, or adjusts equipment using proper preventive maintenance techniques. · Blends and tests ink and varnishes according to types of material being printed and work order specifications. · Cleans and lubricates presses and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, and rags. · Removes printed materials from presses and transports them to storage or finishing areas. · Ensures the work conducted within the production area is performed in a safe and efficient manner. · Ensures adherence to all quality control processes and procedures and actively supports the company’s internal audit program.· Maintains daily time and materials usage reports by entering information into the computer management system.