Litho Offset Sheetfed Press Operator

Job Summary:

The Offset Sheetfed Pressman is responsible for directing the press support crew and performing manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of the press. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Makes ready and operates offset sheetfed printing press.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies techniques to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of unrepairable plates.
• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.
• Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
• Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism.
• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
• Leads, gives directions to, trains, and monitors work of press crew.
• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.
• Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman
• In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press
• Able to accurately distinguish color variation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Requires experience running, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Ability to understand written instructions and set up the press, and carry out instructions
• Frequent lifting, bending, and turning
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility. Regularly exposed to noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.