Printing Press Operator

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT: Responsible for the safe operation of a web offset press in printing high quality security documents that meet or exceed customer requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS OF THE POSITION: - Run printing jobs in accordance with “job jacket” and all safety, quality and production requirements. - Troubleshoot printing problems, contacting maintenance, prepress, ink dept., and/or management as needed. - Direct work of 2nd press operator and press helper including loading paper, getting chemicals, washing press, etc. - Check register and make adjustments as required - Maintains operating and malfunction/downtime log and required production documentation (“Seradex” ERP system) - Follows quality standards, maintains close tolerances, performs quality checks and enters Quality non-conformances (QNCR’s) into Intelex system. - Review images on an ongoing basis for color, quality and other compliance issues. - Advise management on performance issues involving other employees assigned to the press - Focus on the training a development of the press operators within BCA - Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High School Diploma or equivalent - Minimum five (5) years printing experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) - Familiar with post-press operations (bindery/finishing) - Some night and weekend assignment may be required for training of operators - Occasionally maybe requested, and given proper notice, expected to be able to fill in for absences. - Knowledge of basic math including weights, measures, fractions, and decimals - Mechanical aptitude - Ability to walk, stand or bend for up to 12 hours. - Excellent color vision - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. - Ability to work on any shift. to include 12 hour shifts - Must be able to adhere to stringent security and safety rules.