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Job Title: Head Press Operator

Position Summary: Directs the daily operation of a web offset press to manufacture printed materials according to written specifications and SOPs by performing the following duties. Leads a press crew.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Press Crew Leadership/Training  - 40%

  • Organizes crew activities and delegates assignments.  Periodically performs assigned duties.

  • Trains and develops all crew members.

  • Completes and/or assists Pressroom Supervisor with performance evaluations as needed.

  • Leads Press PMs and ensures all team members complete daily / weekly / monthly PM lists

     

• Communication/Record Keeping – 20%

  • Maintains accurate record keeping, press time sheets and other logs or forms.

  • Communicates personnel issues to the Pressroom Supervisor.

  • Informs other Head Press Operators/Supervisors and press crews of pertinent information and communicates to other departments as necessary.

• Production and Waste – 20%

  • Completes all work assignments during make-readies and other press downtime situations.

  • Monitors product waste.

  • Manages and assists in the webbing up of the printing press.

  • Replaces worn or damaged disposable parts.

  • Assists with all set up job requirements and ensures ahead of time all required job information is at press befor make ready begins.

     

• Print Quality – 20%

  • Monitors product quality for color, register, special applications and sample requirements and readjusts guides and controls to rectify errors.  Achieves acceptable color match to all supplied color proofs.

  • Adjusts folder controls to properly maintain accurate fold on PFF-3 Folders

  • Adjusts cutter to properly maintain an accurate and consistent cut.

  • Adjusts slitters and / or Headtrimmers to maintain accurate product size.

Education & Knowledge:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Prefer completion of designated Press Operator 5 training levels and time spent in HPO1 move up role. 

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

•  Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and able to discern KPI and other pressroom reports.

• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Essential Skills, Abilities and Qualifications - Must have completed designated training program and have four years of press-related experience.  Good mechanical ability.  Must be able to work on a team with minimal supervision.  Must not be afraid to get dirty due to heavy clean-up.  Ability to train, evaluate performance and lead a press crew.  Ability to work a 12-hour X & O shift with overtime requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility:  N/A

Communication & Contacts (Internal/External):

• Informs Pressroom Supervisor or Manager and press team of pertinent information and communicates to other departments as necessary.

Decision Making Scope:

• Makes decisions around when to shut printing press down for adjustments, makereadies, etc,,, Responsible for pulling customer quality samples.

Other:

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb (steps or ladders up to 25 ft.) or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to chemicals that require special handling and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.35 - $31.40

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.