Lead Offset Press Operator - Downers Grove, United States - WestRock
Description
WestRock in Downers Grove, IL is looking for a
night shift Lead Offset Press Operator. This is a 12-hour night shift position working 3 days a week. Mon-Wed for 1 month then Thur-Sat for 1 month.
Pay is dependent on experience.
Sponsorship not eligible.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Perform manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance and operation of a printing press.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Reads and interprets instructions for each job ticket and directs setup of press based on instructions.
- Makes job ready by running sets to adjust print quality, registration, & color settings.
- Makes prerun inspection of job and receives approval to proceed from supervisor. Runs job to completion.
- Achieves color before calling supervisor for color OK.
- Checks offsetting and load temperatures for various printed substrates.
- Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
- Accurately follows instructions.
- Monitors PH and conductivity of fountain solution and all other pressrelated chemistry.
- Completes all required documentation (i.e. shop floor, manual entries, job log, sheet count, running sequence and all other pertinent information).
- Supervises and trains press feeders and second press operators on the multicolor process.
- Fosters a positive attitude towards departmental and company objectives creating a team atmosphere.
- Performs preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments and/or replacement of rollers and other small moving parts.
- Follows all safety policies and directs safety of crew. Keeps abreast of MSDS program, Lockout/Tagout and directs the proper handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Operates or assists on other pressroom equipment and presses if needed and when work load permits. Directs prepress tasks such as paper trimming when necessary.
- Assists in cleaning up and keeping immediate work area neat and orderly.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
- Must have good color perception.
- Must pass color hue test.
- Must pass color vision test.
- Must have minimum of five years' manufacturing experience performing First Press Operator duties on sheetfed equipment comparable to Heidelberg with knowledge of CP2000 console.
- Must have working experience with color scanning equipment.
- Must have experience working with plastic substrates.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Must have basic computer skills (data entry).
- Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Must have the ability to read a ruler.
- Must have the ability to operate densitometers, spectrophotometers, calculators, computer terminals, gloss meters, PH/conductivity meters and other printing equipment needed to accomplish the task(s).
- Must be able to work in and around UV (Ultra-Violet) materials.
- Must possess the following competencies: accuracy, reliability, decision making, time management and self motivation.
- Must be able to maintain good attendance.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
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