Sheetfed First Press Operator - New Berlin Glendale Drive
Apply Job ID 25209 Date posted Jan. 23, 2023 Location New Berlin, Wisconsin
Quad is currently seeking a Large Format Sheetfed 1st Press Operator to work in our Quad Instore facility in Glendale Drive in New Berlin, WI.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- First Press Operator position on a KBA 6 color UV large format press.
- Operate and maintain press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding team to meet and maintain.
- Customer quality requirements, production standards and productivity goals.
- Maintain the press in a safe and sound condition.
- Perform regular maintenance and up keep of the press.
- Check and maintain proper ink, substrate and appropriate levels of supplies around the press.
- Manage register control, color match, and rule up of sheet.
- Responsible for maintaining quality of product produced off press.
- Read and understand job tickets. Maintain accurate and timely production records. (i.e. job data collection, material use, etc.)
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have the following:
- A minimum of 3 years Press Operator experience, working in a P-O-P production environment a plus.
- A working familiarity with running heavy board, plastics and other unusual substrates.
- Experience with both conventional and UV inks and coatings.
- Able to set and run a press feeder.
- Must have some understanding of color theory. Ability to pass a color test is required.
- Good mechanical aptitude with experience in operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of press equipment.
- Must be reliable and able to work overtime as required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and basic computer skills.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodology.
- Able to work with and effectively communicate with clients at Press OK's.
This is a 2nd shift position: Mon - Fri with overtime and weekend work as required.
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