About the role
Overview
Are you looking for a career with a great company? Suttle-Straus is looking for an experienced Press Operator to join our award-winning team! The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience running offset presses. Apply online at www.suttle-straus.com/about/employment.
Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Check out our website (www.suttle-straus.com) and Facebook page to learn more about us!
We offer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire.
Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to operate a multi-color sheetfed press to meet or exceed customer expectations with regard to quality, cost and timely delivery. This position requires the Operator to be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver Quality Products
Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
Interpret layouts and ticket information
Check that correct paper is issued and the correct count
Direct press make ready and set up
Determine best sequence of colors
Mount plates and other items needed to process work
Perform and oversee the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, dryer setting, coater, etc.
Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information
Achieve and monitor color for consistency, pull time stamps
Assist in wash up between jobs
Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, ticket counts, etc.)
Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source
Follow department procedures including QC checklists
Participate in quality audits and resolving quality issues for the department
Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers
Report non-conforming materials for the department
Accurately record your time and materials
- Ensure Efficient Processes
Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates
Meet or exceed estimated standards
Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members
Provide feedback on consumables for all devices
Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs
- Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement (CI) & Safety
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes
Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput
Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department
Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers
Brainstorm and unveil CI opportunities
Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes
Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area
Continuously focus on expanding knowledge
Other Job Responsibilities
- Install, clean and adjust rollers
- Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area
- Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops
- Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents
- Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions
Qualifications
Skills, Educational & Physical Requirements
- Prior commercial print shop experience
- Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
- Ability to read a ruler
Basic math skills
Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
- Ability to operate computer-based technology
Constantly stand and move
Manual dexterity
Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Occasionally ascend/descend steps
Occasionally squat or kneel
Occasionally bend