Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Print Supervisor, the Press Feeder is responsible for directly assisting the Press Operator in producing all offset press projects in compliance with job specifications and in accordance with company quality standards and procedures. Coordinates workload schedule to meet customer time frame requirements while achieving optimum productivity. Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum output. Works closely with other team members to exceed customer expectations.
As the Press Feeder and a member of the Production Team, you are accountable for meeting the department production and quality goals, as well as playing a key role in meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals:
- Meeting the department production and quality goals.
- Playing a key role in meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals, such as guaranteed satisfaction and value for our customers.
- Contributing to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
General and Administrative
- Coordinate with the Production Team and Print Supervisor to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
- Comply with all OHSA safety requirements and Companys health and safety policies.
- Participate as a key player in the Production Team by supporting operations as needed.
- Communicate effectively with the Print Supervisor, Press Operator and Production Coordinator informing and updating them regularly to meet customers requirements.
- Follow systems and procedures outlined in the Corporate Policy Manual.
Press Operations
- Assist Press Operator in functions as noted on the work order/job tickets.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining the feeder section of the offset press.
- Assist in operation of offset press to produce jobs.
- Perform set up for feeding-end.
- Ensure paper is loaded into the feeding-end for running jobs, as well as maintain paper supply throughout the job run.
- Remove and clean plates and cylinder at end of press run.
- Assist in washing blankets, ink fountains, rollers, etc.
- Mount plates and cylinders and make appropriate adjustments.
- Perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
- Fill the ink foundation and control colour.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on assigned offset press.
- Mix ink when required and interface with the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and the Press Operator.
- Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment; be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets regarding chemicals used.
- Other duties as assigned by the Press Operator and/or the supervisor.
Equipment and Supplies
- Clean and maintain equipment and work area following maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs.
- Understand and perform all troubleshooting procedures on the offset presses.
- Monitor and manage inventory of supplies. Order and stock supplies as instructed by the supervisor.
- Inform Press Operator and the Print Supervisor of equipment problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Experience & Qualifications
- High school or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of two years experience in a commercial printing company or equivalent manufacturing industry.
- Experience with commercial sheetfed work preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of offset lithographic process.
- Strong mechanical skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Strong interpersonal skills e.g. working well with others, communication, positive attitude.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good mathematical skills.
- Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance.