What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at SEEK Careers Staffing?
Press Operator - Day/Evening Shift - Sun Prairie, WI
Position – Press Operator
Job Location – Sun Prairie, WI
Starting Date – Immediate
Employment Term – Contract to Hire
Employment Type – Full-Time
Work Hours (Shift) – Day Shift (6:00am - 6:00pm) Evening Shift (6:00pm - 6:00am)
Starting Pay – $17.00/hr
Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Referral Bonus
Required Education – High School Diploma/GED
Press Operator/Department
$17.00/hr
Press Department:
• 12 Hour Shifts (Temp-to-Hire), Day and Night shifts (6-6). Typically working 3 days one week and 4 the next. However, Press is currently working under mandatory OT so folks will be working 5 days per week. This is anticipated to last until Thanksgiving. Day shift Press rate is $15/hour and night shift is $16/hour. Obviously folks have great earning potential here!!
Under the direction of the Press Room Manager
First Press Operator, assists in the operation and maintenance of a heat set web press
to ensure the production of high-quality printed materials.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (the items listed reflect management’s
assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be
assigned):
1. Use Technique to read and understand the job ticket, conduct data recording and
layout sheet for setup and printing instructions.
2. Understand and utilize the Omnicom format on the Sunday presses.
3. Prepare the press for the current job with the necessary supplies for that job, i.e., the
paper, ink, UV, and corresponding blanket.
4. Achieve and maintain proper web alignment and tension.
5. Monitor running tension and keep the press crew alerted to all upcoming splices
including mill splices.
6. Hang and remove press plates in units.
7. Have the proper cartoning and related materials ready for the job.
8. Use clamp to move logs safely.
9. Change ink totes and ink barrels.
10. Setup, operate and maintain stacker.
11. Setup, operate and maintain sheeter.
12. Set color.
13. Read and interpret a ruler.
14. Help web the press and assist in folder or sheeter setup.
15. Fill out quality checklist for folder and sheeter.
16. Setup UV coater (and clean when finished).
17. Check and monitor product being delivered into stacker or sheeter, i.e., square fold,
rubbing or marking, stacking product properly, gusset, position of UV varnish,
perfs/scores.
18. Remove waste bin at end of form.
19. Cross-train on other presses.
20. Get prepared for the next job before the current job ends.
21. Ensure compliance with Royle and OSHA safety and health rules. Understand and
practices safe equipment operations.Third Press Operator Job Description 03-2021 Page 2
22. Conduct preventative and general maintenance of the machine.
23. Assist in clean up, wash ups and maintaining of an orderly and neat work
environment.
24. Discuss project specifications with the next shift at shift change.
25. Communicates status, progress, and schedules to all internal customers.
26. Other duties and responsibilities as required.
NON ESSENTAIL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (the items that are not essential and those
that if not performed would not significantly and functionally alter the primary purpose of
the job)
1. Assists in clean up and maintaining of an orderly and neat work environment.
2. Learn and perform second press operator responsibilities as required.
3. Discuss project specifications with the next shift at shift change.
4. Assist in other departments as requested.
5. Other duties and responsibilities as required.
Please send your resume to Watertown@seekcareers.com. Call/text 920-261-1444 or apply online at www.seekcareers.com.
Keywords: Print, Printing, Press, Operator, Machine, Press,
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