Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock • Raleigh, NC • 1w ago

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Press Operator A is accountable for all aspects of press performance; will lead, give directions to and monitor work of Assistant Press Operators and functions of feeder and jogger. Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Records sheet counts and perform line clearance.

Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

Verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard.

Sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; saves plate setting to computer.

Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.

Applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.

Loads or removes printing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position.

Starts press and examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration.

Set up scanning densitometer and saves settings.

Understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotometer.

Makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.

Removes and cleans coating plates, printing blankets, and cylinders.

Will assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press.

Will serve as a trainer for the Press Operator B and C positions.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.

Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.

This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.

Will be responsible for other duties as assigned by Printing Manager or Shift Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

1- 2-year work-related experience in a manufacturing environment running a multiple color printing press and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.

Good computer skills.

Good problem-solving skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to work with little supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: stand, walk, talk, see, and hear.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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