2nd pressman

Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.  As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation.  PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

This position could be a 1st,2nd or 3rd shift role- depending on department need.

This is a 2nd pressman or Feeder operator position depending on the skill level of the individual. If the individual has no experience they will enter in as a Feeder Operator and learn the role in hopes of progressing to 2nd pressman. 

The Feeder Operator is responsible for keeping the press full of the required substrate while maintaining the appropriate press speed. He or she will help maintain ink fountains and help with make ready, wash up and learn the responsibilities of the Second Pressman.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

If hired as a learned 2nd Pressman;

Primary Responsibilities

• As one who takes the most responsibility for the printed product, he or she must have a sufficient enough understanding of every component of the offset printing press that he or she can discern where a problem may be originating.
• A Second Pressman must be able to teach others the same skills.
• A Second Pressman must be able to handle the pressure that can come in a deadline driven environment and still be able to deal with others in a respectful way.
• Follow all plant processes and plant standard operating procedures including FSC, SFI, PEFC and AIB requirements.
• Forestry Chain of Custody (COC)
• Abides by quality standard guidelines, works to improve in the process.
• Maintain the press in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain the press in good working order through preventative maintenance.

If hired as a Feeder Operator;

Primary Responsibilities

• The Feeder Operator must keep the press full of the required substrate while maintaining the appropriate press speeds. He or she must be able to feed all substrates, sizes and calipers
• The Feeder Operator will be responsible for troubleshooting feed issues and problem substrates.
• A Feeder Operator must be able to handle the pressure that can come in a deadline driven environment and still be able to deal with others in a respectful way.
• A Feeder Operator must be able to teach others the same skills.
• Follow all plant processes and plant standard operating procedures including FSC, SFI, PEFC and AIB requirements.
• Abides by quality standard guidelines, works to improve in the process
• Maintain the press in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain the press in good working order through preventative maintenance.
• Forestry Chain of Custody (COC)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, Ability Requirements Education, experience, effort applied

• Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with you body, arms, and/or legs
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull are carry objects
• Must be able to read English and communicate in English

Working Conditions

• Warehouse condition
• Loud Machinery conditions
• Chemicals: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching,stooping,standing, talking and hearing. Employee is required to have the ability to lift, push, pull, move, and carry up to 50 pounds. While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.