Job Description

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Job description:

Press Operator Level 2

This position is responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient operation of the sheet-fed press, web press, stitcher-trimmer, folder / trimmer, and other

machinery critical to the production of printed materials. It is the entry level position in our press room.

Job Functions

The successful candidate must be dependable, self-starting, attentive to details and receptive to training.

This position actively assists with the following duties:

• Operate industrial page cutter to trim magazines and cards to spec size
• Operate folder to fold cards and printed pages to spec size
• Assist in set up and operation of saddle stitching machine 
• Stage and strip rolls with minimum amount of waste
• Inspect and spot problems on all rolls
• Hang plates in proper CMYK sequence and inspect / replace blankets
• Web the press
• Maintain work area for cleanliness and eliminate potential work hazards
• Make diagnostic spot checks for problems and be able to make minor repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment and make entries into maintenance logs
• Must know how to time units and make roll setting adjustments
• Must check folios and imposition to ensure sequence and location of pages
• Monitor products throughout runs to ensure assigned areas meet specifications
• Know how to adjust, maintain, clean and engage web detectors
• Register single and multiple colors
• Demonstrate proper safety procedures at all times

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (Specify the minimum knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the key responsibilities listed above.)

• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs
• Good hand-to-eye coordination
• Must work well with others
• Able to take direction well
• Flexibility in hours available for work
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This is a full time position. Adams Publishing offers competitive benefits including, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid vacation and 401(k).

Please submit a resume.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status