Offset Sheetfed Press Operator
Occupations:
Printing Press OperatorsPrepress Technicians and WorkersExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPaper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPhotographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsIndustries:
Printing and Related Support ActivitiesForging and StampingMotion Picture and Video IndustriesConverted Paper Product ManufacturingTextile Furnishings MillsPrinting Press Operator 3 (Sheet Fed)**Requires prior experience running an offset sheetfed printing press**Available Shifts:2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday - Friday with OT as requiredOr3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday - Friday with OT as required2nd Shift Differential: $2.00/hr3rd Shift Differential: $3.00/hrJob DutiesSet up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to criticalReview job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.Makes necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production runClean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as requiredPerforms periodic maintenance