Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
To oversee all aspects of press operation, setting fountains on new jobs, color and repair press as needed. To manage and coordinate the operation of the machine and personnel in an efficient/productive manner.
Assumes the responsibility of the Press Room Operator when he/she is absent. This is a union position, shifts are assigned according to seniority and there is no shift guarantee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Report personnel or product safety concerns to management.
- Assist department personnel, as directed by Supervisor, in work assignments to maintain schedule.
- Direct and assist personnel in daily production needs.
- Assist in shift changeovers by reviewing schedule with the following shift.
- Assess and maintain quality of product.
- Oversee maintenance of equipment and of work areas.
- To manage the installation of printing plates, ink, fountain solution in a manner necessary to ensure the proper function of the press.
- To bring the machine to Job OK inspection in an expedient manner.
- Approve Jobs to run according to the Job Approval Procedure (excluding first shift)
- To deliver evenly stacked and properly counted loads identified by a load tag.
- To inspect for quality, check for offset on every load produced.
- The load tag will include the item description, load sequence number, operator initials, shift number and date of run.
- If deficiency is found, correction is required immediately and must be labeled with a red tag.
- Directs and supervises Lumpers in the winding and re-piling of material onto the feeder tray and checks on the correct running sequence, proper sheet orientation with regard to stripper edge and side guide.
- Instruct Lumpers on proper execution of daily duties, the basics of press operation, and train and promote job advancement.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with departmental and company personnel.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include: checking work, maintaining quality and quantity standards, organizing work, prioritizing and delegating work assignments as directed by upper management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be familiar with Press Scanner operations. Must fully understand all phases of the Stochos system.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Fifth Year College or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information one-on-one, small groups, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, percents, and to draw bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, bend, lift and twist. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The specific requirement includes the ability to recognize and differentiate between colors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to frequent conditions, such as, odor emissions from ink, solvents, solutions, and lubricants. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.