Sheetfed Press Operator 3 - 12-hr Night Shift Front Half (7pm - 7am)
- Chanhassen, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position is for a 12-hour front half night shift (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday)
- Night Shift is eligible for a $2/hour shift differential
- Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a Heidelberg 640C sheetfed press
- Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)
- Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
- Makes necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required
- Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-ip, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances
- Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work
- Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully
- Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly