Sheetfed First Press Operator

Description

Mittera Arlington is looking for Sheetfed Press Operators! The Sheetfed Press Operator is responsible for operating 40" sheetfed press machines with coaters UV and LED lamps and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the press team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

- Operates and maintains press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements
- Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
- Understands set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
- Programs correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments
- Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
- Achieves color OK (match/approval) to proofs under the direction of the Press Supervisor
- Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in order to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area around the press for employees and customers
- Pulls and labels run samples with tags and marks
- Records quantity of good signatures or sheets finished on the back of the job ticket
- Records the quantity of ink and paper used on the printed job on the time sheet
- Monitors pH and conductivity of the fountain solution on an offset printing press
- Checks both sides of plates for visible imperfections before mounting
- Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
- Balances and maintains ink and water systems for print quality
- Maintains color during press run with color OK sheets
- Checks press signatures or sheets for marks and abrasions on all sides of product
- Inspects blanket to determine suitability for job
- Removes and preserves plates for storage
- Assists in wash-up and cleaning procedures
- Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
- Records ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
- Directs crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance
- Promotes, enforces and sustains safety while identifying areas of process improvements
- Trains and develops other Pressroom personnel
- Assists Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes
- Assists Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations
- Facilitates teamwork on crews and between shifts
- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Training and experience requirements for a Journeyperson preferred
- 3 – 5+ years of experience as a multicolor sheetfed press operator
- Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
- Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
- Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
- Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
- Has basic computer skills
- Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Policies
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Veteran Time Off
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.