The position is responsible to set up adjust operate and maintain a number of press equipment
Perform all makeready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images prepping blankets adjusting tension and register etc.
Make 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
Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
Lead will participate in assignment of work for their shift and high level troubleshooting
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures materials and specifiactions equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
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 to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls settings and adjustments and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
Skill inroutine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run
Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
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