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VIRIDIAM Press Operator in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses. Working as part of a team, along with other press and pre-press employees. Responsible for set up, make ready and operation of our presses. Ensuring quality is maintained throughout press runs. Routine standing, bending, lifting and good manual dexterity skills. Work with paper for loading the press and hand throwing paper. Routine standing, bending, lifting and good manual dexterity skills. Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations. Adjust ink fountain flow rates. Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required. Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed. Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools. Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments. Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software. Direct or monitor work of press crews. Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated. Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software. Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions. Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls. Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems. Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size. Maintain time or production records. Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages. Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments. Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary. Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains. Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances. Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling, or laminating machines. Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration. Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Experience with offset printing press. Experience with 4 color process. Experience with color management system. Must be mechanically inclined and possess good mechanical skills. Must be able to read a ruler and other measuring devices and have good basic math skills. Ability to lift-up to 40 pounds, stand for 10 hours per day, walk frequently, and have regular attendance. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: george.harlley@viridiam.com Apply Online: www.viridiam.com Call For Appointment: Call 920-465-3030 Ext 9759