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Job Title: Pressmen (1) - Sheetfed & Web Department: Press
Reports To: Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Band: 1 Wage Range: $28.90-43.66
Shifts: 12hr night Shift Differential Range: 12hr Night: $2.00
- Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence compensation.
Job Summary:
A Pressman 1 will be responsible for the entire press operation, including producing published materials by operating and maintaining printing presses from pre-planning to postproduction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities-Both Web & Sheetfed:
- Operates printing press from pre stages to post stages to produce published materials including direct mail, catalogs, etc.
- Review job requirements to understand the scope and parameters of print jobs.
- Effectively run and manage of crew of individuals to meet production goals.
- Inspect proof sheets and adjust press machinery as necessary to evaluate and meet the quality standards and specifications of job.
- Maintains inventory of supplies for operation.
- Apply Color Theory to maintain quality specifications of jobs.
- Troubleshoots issues with printing press and makes basic repairs, informs of issues to supervisor.
- Drafts and submits reports for daily production totals as required.
- Maintains a clean area around printing machinery.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks to maintain optimal equipment performance.
- Ensure compliance with Nahan Lean manufacturing principles.
- Work assigned shifts, including weekends and overtime, as required.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Responsibilities-Sheet Fed:
- Prepare, set up, align, and configure machinery including ink, rollers, paper, coater, feeder and delivery systems.
Essential Responsibilities-Web:
- Prepare, set up, align, and configure machinery including ink, rollers, paper inline systems, folder, stacker, or jogger.
- Operate and maintain ink jet system (if applicable).
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic machine malfunctions.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical specifications.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
- Excellent time management skills and organizational skills.
- Proficiency/fluent with English language, both written and verbal.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Post high school graphic arts training preferred
- 1+ years previous related experience preferred
- On-the-job training provided
Benefits
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Medical
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Dental
- Vision
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100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Other Voluntary Employee Benefits i.e. (Accident & Critical Illness)
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401K & Profit Sharing with Employer Match
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Vacation/Holiday/Sick & Safe Time
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a Manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the manufacturing facility, the employee is frequently exposed to normal to moderate working conditions for a manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The role routinely uses printing equipment and machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will regularly lift 70lbs or more at a time. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. Employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.
Occasionally while performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including paper dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The nose level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.
About the Company
Nahan was founded 60 plus years ago by a local family in the heart of Minnesota. It is a deeply human company from how we work with each other, how we serve our clients, to how we reach customers. We provide full service direct marketing with award winning results. Innovation and insight inform everything we do. Our success is rooted in putting people first, doing the right thing for our clients and associates and delivering the highest levels of quality. In a world where personalization and customization are valued above all, we make messages feel personal while keeping the process simple. We’re here to listen to, create and deliver results to our clients. Our winning track record is based on proof, not promises. We consistently deliver big wins, better performance and continual growth for marketers. We’re Nahan-real people making real connections.
Disclaimer
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully complete and pass a background check, a physical test, as well as test for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the Company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Nahan reserves the right to revise the job description as a circumstance warrant. Nahan is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.
Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence compensation.
Nahan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic projected by law.
