Job Title: Sheetfed Second Operator
Reports To: Plant/Press Manager
Job Description: Hourly – Non-Exempt

Purpose of Position:

To set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-unit, sheet-fed printing press. Printing brochures, catalogs, books, mailers, annual reports, etc. per written specifications following Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.’s).

Perform the Sheet-fed First Operator job duties in his/her absence.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Be able to neatly pile paper in preparation for feeding into press.
• Rule out printed sheets in order to confirm that all trims, perforations, scores, bleeds, knock-outs, and color breaks are in the proper position if needed.
• Assist First Operator when needed in inspecting printed sheets or signatures visually after registration or position approvals and readjusts guides and controls to correct errors or inconsistencies.
• Inspect printed sheets or signatures visually and with densitometer or Image control technology after registration or position approvals and readjust guides and controls to achieve correct color if necessary.
• Monitor color, fit, and registration quality by following SOP’s for continuity pulls.
• Practice safe work habits and housekeeping by coaching press crews on safety and area maintenance and assisting with these responsibilities.
• Hanging printing plates on printing cylinder and fill ink fountains.
• Adjusting feed controls in order to maintain accurate and consistent paper feeding.
• Unlocking plates and replacing with new plates according to directions indicated on plate and job ticket regarding location and time of printing.
• Replacing worn or damaged blankets and filling depleted ink wells.
• Cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating the moving parts of the press. And required maintenance when necessary

Skills and Abilities:

• Use hand tools or machines to perform operations appropriately and safely.
• Read job tickets, job information, purchase orders, blueprints, diagrams, or drawings of items to be produced, purchased, maintained, or repaired.
• Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision and accuracy.
• Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure and verify amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed, and cost of materials.

Requirements:

This job description requires Low risk/Low Security data attention. All employees will be required to complete a background check prior to first day of employment. All employees are also required to sign an annual attestation of any felony and /or certain gross misdemeanor criminal convictions that occurred during their employment.

Physical Demands:

Requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire shift. Frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 40 pounds and on occasion. Vision requirements include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, full field of vision, and 100% color vision.

Educational/Experience:

Education, training, experience. Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.