Lead Press Operators
Southeast Media is currently seeking experienced Lead Press Operators. Job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
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- Operate and maintain press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements.
- Keep accurate records of all delay time during shift.
- Adhere to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Know set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
- Ability to troubleshoot unit and folder problems with minimum delay time
- Ability to troubleshoot reel and stacker problems with minimum delay time
- Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance
- Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews
- Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance
- Check and set rollers, change if necessary
- Communicate with Managers on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
- Read entire job ticket; special instructions, ink colors, paper brand, basis weight, etc.
- Perform needed maintenance during any delay time
- Knowledge of post folder equipment and proper set up
- Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications
- Attend all Operators meetings
- Generate constant feeling of urgency, when press is down, to maintain production requirements
- Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
- Work safely while demanding your crew to work safely
- Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Safety and Lean programs and look for ways to improve the operation
- Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel and assisting
- Managers in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
- Assist Managers in providing feedback for employee evaluations
- Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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- 3+ Years Press experience
- Able to lift and move 50 pounds or more repeatedly
- Able to stand for 12 hours
- Detailed knowledge of offset printing process
- Ability to read, write and perform math operations
- Ability to distinguish colors accurately
- Ability to apply written and verbal instructions for machine set-up
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to interact and guide crew members
- Must demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality and ability to stay in work area
- Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Ability to work overtime as needed
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]