SUMMARY
Under direction of the Pressroom Supervisor, the Press Room Tech is responsible for the pressroom staging of job materials, feeder operation and assisting in press troubleshooting/repair. The goal of this position is to ensure the production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Retrieve printing plates from platemaking department to the press for installation.
- Assist with install of printing plates, packing sheets, packing blankets and inks.
- Ensure paper is loaded in to feeders for running jobs, as well as maintain paper supply throughout the job run.
- Provide basic assistance to Pressman as needed to prepare press make-ready.
- Adjust press machine parts of the feeder and delivery system.
- Perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
- Remove and recycle old/discarded plates.
- Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds routinely.
- Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
- Willing and able to work overtime as needed.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to follow and take instruction to assist with press set up, operation and maintenance.
- Able to operate hand carts, pallet jacks, stackers and hydraulic feed mechanisms.
- Ability to read and follow job specifications.
- Possesses strong communication skills.
- Capable of multi-tasking.
- Team and goal oriented.
QUALIFICATIONS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
1-2 years previous experience in the printing industry preferred but not necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required b this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
LPC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions & to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Manager.
