What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator 3 position at Kodi Collective?
Press Operator 3
Position Type: Full-Time
Standard Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm*
Job Summary:
Sheridan is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented offset print Press Operator to join our dynamic team at our Liberty, MO facility. In this vital role, you will play a key part in prepping, operating, and maintaining an offset web printing press.
What You'll Do:
- Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset web 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 critical.
- Review 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, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
- May examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and check for correct positioning of images.
- Makes necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
- Maintain accurate records, coordinate with supervisors regarding production issues and provide leadership to press team.
- Complete quality checks throughout the printing process.
- Perform routine inspections and equipment housekeeping.
What We're Looking For:
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to setup, adjust, operate and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances.
- Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work.
- Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
- Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
- Job requires the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Due to the nature of this position, occasional mandatory overtime may be required.
What we offer at Sheridan Liberty:
- Tons of opportunities for growth & development
- Competitive starting pay (based on experience)
- Shift differential premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Excellent full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more*
- Company-paid Term Life Insurance and STD
- 401K Company match
- Paid Holidays - plus one you get to pick yourself
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discount Programs
- ART Doctor - Active Release Therapy available onsite for free consultations
- Safety shoe reimbursement of up to $100*
- Additional ways to make and save money: referral bonuses, discount programs, and overtime bonus
To learn more about Sheridan, check out our website here: https://www.sheridan.com/
Sheridan, a CJK Group company, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
