WestRock in Downers Grove, IL is looking for a Second Press Operator. This is a 12-hour night shift position (6pm-6am).
Pay is cumulative with experience. We are also offering a shift differential of $2.50/hour.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Assist the First Press Operator in the operation and maintenance of the assigned press.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Reads Instructions from job ticket, i.e. type of stock, amount of paper, size, weight, and caliper, type of ink and colors, including all special instructions.
- Brings stock and ink to press, makes sure all paper is accounted for and ink is the correct color/type.
- Reviews job tickets before job runs and identifies all variables before set-up to ensure that 100% of all jobs are run accurately.
- Makes up appropriate sets/books of waste for make ready pulls prior to starting make ready.
- Sets up feeder, side guide, double sheet detector in-feed and delivery including slow down wheels.
- Positions image on sheet according to layout provided.
- Registers colors and does line up to check copy, imposition/pagination (work and turn, work and flop, sheet wise), trims, bleeds, folds, squareness of image to gripper and side guide.
- Provides laminated for color and peel test and records in book.
- Uses mylar template to check position of image and magnetic strips on plastic card jobs, checks for roper shear marks on all hydraulic lamination jobs.
- Feeds paper during press run and operates continuous feeder in an efficient manner.
- Keeps ink fountain and chemical supply up to standard. Checks PH and conductivity of fountain solution.
Ensures press does not run short of ink or chemicals.
- Examines printed sheet along with First Press Operator during press run for quality assurance.
- Washes press during change over, or final end of shift wash up, including impression cylinders, blanket wash blades, wash up pans, ink knives, gum plates if required, etc.
- Meets the required estimate for wash-up and to have a smooth shift transition.
- Follows all safety policies and directs safety of crew. Keeps abreast of MSDS program, Lockout/Tagout and directs the proper handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Performs preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments and/or replacement of rollers and other small moving parts.
- Cleans area prior to the next shift starting.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have good color perception.
- Must have 1 to 2 years’ experience working as a Feeder or Floor Help with some exposure to feeding on a sheet fed press.
- Must have working experience with color scanning equipment.
- Must have experience working with plastic substrates.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Must have basic computer skills (data entry).
- Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Must have the ability to read a ruler.
- Must have the ability to operate densitometers, spectrophotometers, calculators, computer terminals, gloss meters, PH/conductivity meters and other printing equipment needed to accomplish the task(s).
- Must be able to work in and around UV (Ultra -Violet) materials.
- Must be able to register 6/c work and spot coatings
- Must possess the following competencies: accuracy, reliability, decision making, time management and self- motivation.
- Must be able to maintain good attendance.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person