1st Pressman

The 1st, or Lead Pressman, is responsible for overall production, quality, waste control, safety, recordkeeping and training on the press.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the performance of all crew members
• Achieves and maintains company and department standards in production, quality, waste and safety
• Achieves acceptable register and color throughout entire run including V.I.P. and Store copies while maintaining the highest possible quality and productivity
• Performs monthly Preventive Maintenance (P. M.) program plus weekly lubrication of their press
• Timely reports press problems and works with and assists maintenance to keep equipment running trouble free
• Maintains all press adjustments within tolerance, blanket and plate packings, all roller settings, etc. and maintains accurate up-to-date blanket and roller log book
• Keeps accurate records of all press operations, including time cards, load tags, make-ready procedures, etc.
• Sets up folder and makes necessary changes and adjustments for different folding formats
• Accurately delivers to Bindery counts, auto-count prints, special instructions on print orders
• Effectively cross-trains crew
• Insures crew members are properly trained and utilize safe work practices in performing all job responsibilities
• Relays any incurred problems, change on adjustments, and other information pertinent to the current job to the oncoming 1st Pressman
• Assists Supervisor/Department Manager with the evaluation of press crew
• Participates in problem solving and quality improvement task forces
• Follows through on any and all directions given by Pressroom Supervisor
• Performs all duties safely and in accordance with all safety rules and requirements
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality on all matters involving the pressroom department
• Maintains a positive customer relations approach towards visitors, customers and employees
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Previous Lead Pressman experience on a Goss M-3000
• Prior 2nd Pressman experience on a Goss M-3000
• Mechanical aptitude in order to operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment
• Must supply own hand tools
• Must have excellent color vision

Physical Demands:

The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

• Stand, stoop, and walk most of the day.  Push, lift, and carry equipment and materials up to 70 pounds
• Should have no fear of heights
• Able to work in confined areas.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• $2,400 sign-on bonus