Second Press Operator

Job Summary

The second press operator works on 2nd shift Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm and is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining printing press equipment to produce high-quality printed materials that meet customer specifications, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency throughout all stages of production.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions and any other special customer requirements.
• Locate and inspect the printing material to assure conformance to the specified requirements.
• Proof plates to assure correct graphics before production.
• Set rollers, hang plates, apply ink, set fountain settings and perform all related machine operation to operate press machine.
• Run make ready sheets and line up for proper position and layout.
• Demonstrate the ability to start up and operate the press efficiently.
• Bring process colors and/or special colors into the register.
• Measure registration using registration marks and dot alignment with and without a loupe.
• Achieve ink and water balance.
• Set and adjust links to achieve required colors matching specified requirements.
• Maintain and adjust ink levels during production to match specified requirements.
• Achieve and monitor UV Lighting levels to assure proper curing rate to prevent offset and delamination.
• Examine press sheets during production for normal and special variation.
• Set up job and maintain color control by using the Intelitrax system.
• Clean the press according to the press manual.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to use the shop floor data collection terminals and display consistency and accuracy.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience as a press crew member
• Able to operate hand carts, pallet jacks and stackers
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials
• Must possess a high standard of personal integrity and be able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to pass a drug test and a criminal background check prior to employment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions to assist in operation and maintenance
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Must be proficient in basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must have a positive attitude and good teamwork skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires standing for 8 or more hours per day.
• Requires visual acuity to operate a press, read a computer screen, read policies and manuals

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00 per hour and is eligible for an annual bonus.  Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.

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Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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