Lithographic Press Operator

About This Role

Operate Komori 6 Color sheetfed presses to manufacture printed labels, ensuring continuous monitoring of label quality and press conditions. This role involves completing makeready, adjusting press components, and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate Komori 6 Color sheetfed presses
• Complete makeready, adjusting press components using hand tools
• Remove and replace worn rollers and adjust pressure between rollers
• Wash blankets and clean ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains
• Make necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run
• Perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Instruct and provide guidance to junior level press assistants

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years previous experience setting up and running sheet fed presses
• Previous experience in the operation of sheet fed press equipment
• Comprehensive knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials
• Ability to read and follow job specifications
• Ability to make and read measurements
• Ability to communicate in English, read, understand, and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Continuous eye concentration
• Ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years previous experience setting up and running sheet fed presses, including operation of sheet fed press equipment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits