Pressman

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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Pressman to join our dynamic printing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in offset printing techniques. As a Pressman, you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed materials while ensuring adherence to specifications and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

- Operate and maintain printing presses (3404 E DI and 9995 ABDick, Kompac Water System), to produce quality print products.

- Set up and adjust press parameters for optimal performance and quality output.

- Burn and process plates as needed to complete work order.

- Conduct prepress checks to ensure all files meet production standards.

- Mix Pantone inks and implement color management techniques to achieve accurate color reproduction.

- Perform quality control checks throughout the printing process to ensure consistency and adherence to specifications.

- Calculate and record an exact account of all completed work.

- Collaborate with the graphic design team to understand layout designs and typography requirements.

- Measure stock and cut it appropriately for the specific work order.

- Conduct weekly maintenance on machinery, reporting any issues or problems to appropriate supervisor.

- Take inventory of materials for the week and month.

- Continually learning new processes to increase efficiency as well as maintaining proficiency in operation of all current equipment, including but not limited to all offset and letterpress equipment.

- Clean plate processor on a monthly basis in order to maintain the efficiency of the machine.

- Assist in various departments as needed in order to meet daily business needs.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

- Operate forklifts for material handling when necessary.

Requirements

- Printing experience

- Strong attention to details

- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and converting fractions into decimals and vice-versa. Ability to solve ratios and proportions from job ticket, read and calculate weight measurements

- Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to work in a team and also independently

- Must be honest, reliable, and dependable

- Must be computer literate and not afraid to learn new systems

- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time

- Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds

- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them

- Work under conditions caused by deadlines and meet deadlines

- Follow instructions, both verbal and written

- Check work and assume responsibility for accuracy and quality before passing the job on to the next step

- Must be hardworking, a self-starter and a problem solver.

- Ability to move freely throughout the building to gather information, materials and authorizations.

- A successful background check and illegal drug screen is a condition of employment.

Working Environment/Equipment Used

- Work is done in the warehouse area, dress appropriate for climate

- Daily functions require use of several pieces of equipment including but not limited to: offset printing equipment, cutter, and various bindery equipment

- Job involves moderate lifting

- Contact with and use of inks and cleaning chemicals is required

Qualifications/Attributes

- High School Diploma or GED

- 3 years of experience in printing

- Detail and results oriented, with emphasis on accuracy

- Team player with sufficient organizational skills

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

- Short term disability