Job Summary:
The Lead Pressman is responsible for the operation of printing press, equipment set up, quality, adjusting, and ensures product prints according to spec. Ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a team player, work with a sense of urgency and have excellent organizational skills; will also be responsible for other tasks as instructed the department Supervisor.
Essential Functions
- Ability to make and read measurements.
- Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn).
- Have excellent mechanical and trouble shooting skills
- Convey information on job tickets to 2nd pressman.
- Update next shift on all pertinent information for a smooth transfer of running job.
- Complete plate remake forms as needed.
- Inspects printed sheets visually and reviews for accuracy and/ or discrepancies.
- Attention to quality, with an eye for accuracy and detail
- Pulls loads and moves to staging area
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times
- Willingness to be a cross-functional employee that can work with multiple teams within the organization to achieve success.
- Must be able to flex schedule to meet the needs of production, including working a different shift if needed.
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
