Job Description

Press Feeder Operator

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Company:?

Sheridan Grand Rapids

Department:?

Press Room

Reports To:?

Production Supervisor

Date Approved:?

8/31/2024

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Job Summary: ?

Assist Operator in production of heat-set web printed materials and maintenance of web presses while continually learning machine operations and printing technique.

Duties/Responsibilities: ?

• Read and understand work order verifying correct substrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.

• Order substrate while considering the needs of the oncoming shift.

• Set up stacker and bundler to send adequate and well identified bundles to bindery.

• Understand substrate weights, PPI, size, grain direction, coating, marking and storage

• Load correct substrate into the machine while tracking slab-off, waste consumption and return weights.

• Learn all phases of the press operation

• Ensure bundles conform to bindery needs including proper identification.

• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly including printed and blank substrate.

• See that all skids are safely stacked and wrapped before leaving press area.

• Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.

• Assist Operator as needed.

• Run press effectively in temporary absence of Operator.

• Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair.

• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.

• Keep area safe and clean.

• Adequately communicate with oncoming shift

• Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device.

• Basic problem-solving skills.

Desired?Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:

• Microsoft Office, Flex and PrintStream at beginning level

• Effective email and electronic communication skills are preferred

• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery

• Pallet jack

• Paper Turning Disc

• Knives: razor, hand, slab-off skives

• Pallet wrap holder

• Vacuum lift

• Plate bender

• Plate carts

• Hand tools

• Grease guns/ air hose nozzles

• Shaft handling cart

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Physical Requirements ?

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, 20lbs constantly

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions

• Constantly be able to work in the work activities

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another,

• Communicating with others to exchange information,

• Operating machine and/or power tools

• Work in noisy environments