Full-time
Suttle-Straus, Inc
Are you looking for a career with a great company? Suttle-Straus is looking for a 2nd Pressman--Sheetfed to join our award winning team! The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in the pressroom, but we will train the right candidate. Apply online at www.suttle-straus.com/about/employment.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to assist machine operators in the press room. This is a production job requiring the Second Pressman to stand for up to 12 hours a day. The position requires that the individual be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude.
Duties, Responsibilities & Abilities:
1: Deliver Quality Products
- Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket
- Interpret layouts and ticket information
- Check that correct paper is issued with the correct count
- Assist with press make ready and set up
- Assist in mounting plates and other items needed to process work
- Assist in the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, coatings, blankets, etc.
- Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information
- Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source
- Assist in wash up between jobs
- Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, stock usage, etc.)
- Follow department procedures including QC checklists
- Monitor product quality
- Be part of the team resolving quality issues in the department
- Participate in quality audits for the department
- Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers
- Report non-conforming materials for the department
- Accurately record your time and materials
2: Ensure Efficient Processes
- Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates
- Meet or exceed estimated standards
- Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members
- Provide feedback on consumables for all devices
- Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs.
3: Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement & Safety
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes
- Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput
- Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department
- Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers
- Brainstorm and unveil CI (continuous improvement) opportunities
- Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes
- Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area
- Continuously focus on expanding knowledge
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the general upkeep of the press, including installing, cleaning and adjusting rollers
- Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area
- Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops
- Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents
- Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions
Qualifications
Skills & Educational Requirements:
- Prior commercial print shop experience a plus
- High School education or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to read a ruler
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
- Ability to operate computer-based technology
Physical Requirements:
- Constant standing and/or walking
- Manual dexterity
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
- Occasionally ascend/descend steps
- Occasionally squat or kneel
- Occasionally bend
