The Digital Print Press Operator prints direct response roll fed jobs for Globe Life. They perform and are responsible for weekly print operations on the specialized Color Stream. The Digital Print Press Operator will ensure that all policies and procedures that govern safety and quality are adhered to as directed by management. Operators will be responsible for keeping the work flow moving while work is available and will perform preventative maintenance and assist with trouble shooting print errors and issues as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;
- Inspect equipment through the entirety of the 90 foot printing/finishing line to evaluate its operational status.
- Read and follow instructions on pre-press job tickets thoroughly for proper machine set up.
- Prepare roll fed press for production: Check ink status, inspect paper webbing for rips or tears, perform machine set-up, load job set-ups on press and finishing equipment, and inspect secondary materials (water, coolant, waste)
- Do preliminary print quality check of production output at the beginning
- Monitor all printer functions and maintain quality during the production run
- At the end of job run will ensure that paper spoilage and extraction trim have been properly weighed
- Complete paper work for individual job tickets: Recording net impressions and time for each print file, overall paper spoilage, paper roll tracking log, and ink usage sheet
- Restock paper rolls and ink inventory
- Empty and dispose of ink waste as needed
- Re-web machine when needed
- Change rolls and properly walk paper splice through
- Clean print heads as instructed by management and perform periodic purges on ink heads.
- Perform proper preventive maintenance on roll fed press and finishing equipment: Cleaning sensors, clean rollers, and vacuum finishing line
- Perform various specialized adjustments through the machines: Including moving cut sensors, trim blades, guides, and perforation units during both paper size changes and / or diagnosing errors and / or production problems
- Notify third party technicians in the event of needed repairs & complete associated documentation
- Proficiency with print management software for releasing and managing print files
- Proficiency with onboard press and finishing software used for job set up and troubleshooting
- Be able to perform all duties of cut sheet digital Press Operator I in order to assist with overall department production.
- Train other Operators on all of the above responsibilities.
HOURS:
M-F 6pm - 2am, 2nd shift
This is considered a safety sensitive position.
Required Skills
- PC knowledge is required including experience in Microsoft Office Email and Excel applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
- Must be able to maintain customer confidentiality
- Strong analytical, mechanical & problem solving aptitude
- Sound basic math skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated and disciplined to stay on task
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Detail oriented & thorough
Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college, trade school or Vo-tech experience
- 3+ previous print or press experience required