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Nesco Resource Printing Press Operator in Sandusky, Ohio
Are you looking to work for a company that believes their success comes from treating people right from their employees to their customers? Are you looking for a company that has been around for almost 60 years? Nesco Resource, a 14 time winner of the Best in Staffing Award, has just the job for you. We have partnered with a client in Sandusky who is currently seeking to hire a lead printing press operator to join their team. Job Title: *Lead Printing Press Operator *Location: *Sandusky, OH *Shift: *2^ nd^ or 3^ rd^ working 10 hour shifts Mon-Thurs, (flexible start time after 2 pm and off by 6 am) *Salary: *$20 an hour and up based on experience *RESPONSIBILITIES ARE LISTED BELOW BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Sets up, operates, adjusts and maintains printing press to maintain required quality and quantity of production. REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA)
- Knowledge of Offset printing press and ability to set up and run machinery
- Reliable attendance and ability to work in a state of alertness that is required to consistently complete assigned work in a safe manner.
- Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interacts professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers and works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments or independently.
- Responsible for keeping work area neat and orderly and follows all 5S directives that are implemented while complying with all ISO Quality Policies and Procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to paperwork information per customer specs
- Accurately follows job bag information for each customer
- Precisely inputs production information into the manufacturing software following work instructions and using basic computer knowledge
- Uses Press Sign software or densitometer to check color density
- Sets up printer in a timely matter for printing of folded cartons
- Selects and mounts proper printing plate for job
- Fills ink fountains with appropriate color(s) and adjusts rate of flow of ink for quality printing in a timely fashion to meet customer specs
- Obtains supervisor approval for color and position of print
- Makes ink accurately and efficiently as needed.
- Runs job for production and follows job speed specs
- Starts and runs the printing press efficiently
- Constantly monitors job run for accuracy and clarity of printing
- Adjusts settings to ink viscosity; or shuts down press and makes adjustments so that the quality is to customer or standard specs
- Monitors viscosity of coating as needed and adjusts accordingly
- Removes stock from delivery after printing
- Troubleshoots quality problems involving supervisor when needed
- Performs maintenance
- Removes ink from rollers and fountains
- Completes machine maintenance according to maintenance schedule includes oiling/greasing
- Performs maintenance on machines including repairs on worn/damaged parts of equipment
- Ensures Maintenance Log on press computer is followed
- Notifies supervisor of reoccurring equipment malfunctions and of poor quality raw material
- Ensures work area is kept clean: tools returned to place, floors free from debris
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three months in-house related experience and/or training or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior packaging printing press operator experience is desirable.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operatin