Press Operator (Lakewood, Wa)

Sound Publishing is hiring for immediate Press Operator openings for both day and night shift at our brand new Lakewood Printing press!

JOB SUMMARY: Operate second folder, Assist Lead Operator in all aspects of operating press and act as Lead in their absence.

• Wage for the position is $26-30 per hour depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to run the press independently and produce quality jobs. Must be able to satisfy physical requirements as listed below.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to setup and adjust press folders
• Keep quality at maximum and waste at minimum.
• Must know all aspects of printing including but not limited to:
• During run, fine tune and always check last copy when press goes down.
• Contact Press Manager if problems arise that you are unable to fix.
• Ability to set and adjust press rollers
• Ability to work safely and understand safety procedures involved in the operation of printing presses
• Ability to adjust web tensions
• Ability to set and adjust ink and water balance
• Ability to set register of four-color printing
• Make sure all pallets and boxes are labeled correctly and quantities match run list.
• Check first copy off on every run for acceptable quality, pages in correct order, color lined up, even ink, centered compensation, good fold and that all copy is on page, etc.
• Pull 3 best copies of every run.
• Ability to setup press for all types of printed product
• Make sure all palleting is neat and bundling and counts are correct.
• Completely fill out all forms pertinent to shift.
• Ability to read and comprehend Press Work Orders
• Must have full knowledge and responsibilities of Roll Tender position
• Ability to work with other members of a crew
• Ability to set color to proof and gray bar
• Ability to recognize and correct problems with offset printing presses
• Must have full knowledge and responsibilities of General Worker position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs & ladders, reach, kneel & stoop, and be able to lift 50lbs. No physical limitations.

KNOWLEDGE: General reading, math, writing, mechanical knowledge.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Pressroom – high noise, moving machinery. Area is subject to varying temperatures. Concrete floors.

WORK SCHEDULE: Typically, 35-40 hours per week, varying hours, 4-5 days per week. It must be recognized that due to the nature of this position, hours will vary in order to accomplish the required tasks and may require coming in early or staying late. Schedule may include working weekends. It is critical that the person in this position be reliable.