Printing Press Operator

General Purpose :

Issue raw materials in a timely fashion to designated work stations.Move work in process to designated areas. Segregate printed materials from other waste and dispose.

Essential Job Functions:

-Review job tickets and schedule. Organizes and prepares load for presses.

-Operates load turner effectively

-Communications effectively wit press crew, material handlers, and supervisors.

-Follow instructions and works with press crews on presses when required.

-Bring materials to each machine for runs.

-Stages sheets loads behind the presses

-Empties waste containers in each process area. Maintains assigned areas of the press room (e.g. sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc. ) as needed

-Performs banding, stretching wrapping etc. of materials for shipment

-Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department

-Follows established policies, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines

-Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualifications :

-Must have the ability to operate fork truck and electric jack truck

-Must have the ability to learn how to handle/ jog thin weight stocks

-Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals

-Must have the ability to read micrometers and tape measures

-Must pass basic reading test

-Must have basic reading skills

-Must have basic arithmetic skills

-Must have the ability to meet and /or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience

-Must pass color vision test

-Must pass color hue test

-Must have basic computer skills (email, word processing, etc. )

-Must be able to maintain good attendance

-Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods

-Must be reliable and dependable

-Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations

Physical Demands

Stand 8 hours

Climb 2 hours

Reach above shoulder 5 hours

Kneel 5 hours

Balance 5 hours

Push / Pull 8 hours

Squat 5 hours

Crawl 5 hours

Crouch 5 hours

Use hands / fingers 8 hours

Repetitive operations 8 hours

Lift 50 lbs 8 hours

Special VISION REQUIREMENTS

-Color Vision - ability to identify and distinguish

-Close vision - clear vision at 20 inches or less

-Distance vision - clear vision at 20 feet

-Peripheral vision - ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down and / or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point

-Depth perception - three- dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships

-Ability to adjust focus - adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus