Campus Pride Jobs

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration. Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions. Adjust ink fountain flow rates. Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job. Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments. Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls. Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages. Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size. Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances. Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed. Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required. Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains. Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems. Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools. Maintain time or production records. Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary. Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments. Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software. Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations. Direct or monitor work of press crews. Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated. Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software. Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling, or laminating machines. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous press operator experience required - Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferrably in a felxographic packaging environment - Experience in warehousing/shipping environment is helpful - Experience in quality management systems (FDA, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, etc.) - Experience in using basic tools including wrenches, hammers, utility knives, screwdrivers, brooms, and measuring devices in rules and scales, etc. - Forklift and clamp truck certification preferred - Ability to perform basic computer operations such as email, data entry, navigation skills within system and desktop etc. - Mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and to measure and calculate the amount of ink and paper needed to do a job - Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language - Must be ok with wearng ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses, hair nets, gloves and all types of other PPE - Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts and involve all days of the week as needed - Understanding of inks, amines, and PH additives. Ink mixing and adjusting - Set up for cylinders and Anilox rolls - Threading Machine - Ability to effectively communicate - Work independently and follow instructions - Must know how to operate a scissor lift - Must be able to walk and stand around for 12 hours a shift - Exposure to boise levels exceeding 90dB - Exposure to temperatures and paper dust ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: kristin.schupp@axiomglobal.com Call For Appointment: 9202470951