Sheetfed Pressman

Spark Packaging

Raleigh, NC

Full-Time

Job Description

Job Title: Offset Pressman (Sheetfed)

Location: Raleigh, NC area

Responsibilities:

• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

• Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies techniques to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of unrepairable plates.

• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.

• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.

• Prints on light weight paper including 24# and 27# stock.

• Adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.

• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration, and adjusts press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.

• Adjusts feeder and delivery mechanism.

• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.

• Leads, directs, trains, and monitors work of press crew.

• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.

• Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman.

• In-depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of a sheetfed Offset Printing Press & UV inks.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Frequent lifting, bending, and turning.

About Spark Packaging:

Spark Packaging is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face-to-face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.