Offset Pressman - Bellwood, United States - Douglas Press

Description

Douglas Press, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the gaming industry, is conveniently located north of the 25th Avenue exit of the Eisenhower Expressway in Bellwood, Illinois, west of downtown Chicago.

At our air-conditioned, non-smoking manufacturing facility, we have a fast paced environment that requires a high degree of accuracy and quality consciousness on the part of our employees.

Title of Position: 6 Color 2nd Press Operator / Feeder


Summary Description:

Assist in routine aspects of running a 40 inch multi-color press with guidance of a Lead Press Operator.

Assist in make ready of press efficiently and feed paper to keep press running at optimum speed for job assigned.

Duties:

• Hang plates, remove and gum used plates.
• Fill ink fountains, mix fountain solution to correct pH, set up dampening system.
• Load and unload paper.
• Perform ink wash-ups.
• Install blankets and packing.
• Assist in performing routine adjustments during press run.
• Clean up of equipment as required.
• Assist with lubrication and basic maintenance of press.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety requirements for a safe work environment.
• Inform Lead Press Operator of any problems completing duties.

Qualifications:


Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High school / trade school printing course helpful.
• Read, write and communicate in English.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Cannot be colorblind
• Must have correctable eyesight.
• Attention to detail.

Experience:

• Completion of 2 year apprenticeship program for Feeder / 2nd Offset Press Operator.
• Experience in running an Offset Printing Press of similar size and complexity.

Required Safety Training:

• Basic Safety Orientation

• HAZ COM

• HMIS
• PPE
• Lockout / Tag Out

Pay:
$ $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

- offset printing: 2 years (preferred)


Language:

• Read/write English (preferred)

Work Location:
In person