Web First Press Operator

Description

Are you looking for your next career move? We are currently looking for experienced Web First Press Operators to join our Mittera family where ideas are valued and internal mobility is promoted! The Web First Press Operator is responsible for operating web press machines and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the press team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements.
• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
• Know set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
• Monitors pH and conductivity of the fountain solution on an offset printing press
• Checks both sides of plates for visible imperfections before mounting
• Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
• Balances and maintains ink and water systems for print quality
• Maintains color during press run with color OK sheets
• Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Safety and look for ways to improve the operation
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
• Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations
• Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts
• Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in order to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area around the press for employees and customers
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Training and experience requirements for a Journeyperson preferred
• 3 – 5+ years of experience as a multicolor web press operator
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!