Press Operator 3

Sheridan Pontiac, a CJK Company, provides high-quality printing and publishing solutions for magazines and catalogs.

Our talented teams and strong capabilities transform ideas into results.

With continued growth ahead, we’re looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join us on our journey.

Apply today to join the Sheridan Team!

• A safe, values-based company that acts with integrity and respect for all.
• On-the-job training programs through Sheridan Academy
• Career advancement with an employer who supports your development
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off & holidays
• An employee referral program that pays you money
• Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
• First Stop Health – convenient no- or low-cost telemedicine services
• Confidential and free EAP program for wellness and mental health
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• A successful and growing industry-leading company

M ake ready, operating , and maintaining a web press.

They ensure the production of high-quality products in a cost-effective manner .

• Disposes of all waste materials properly , r ecords necessary information regarding wastes or chemical use on appropriate logs , e nsures compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Keeps the press area orderly at all times , using any downtime to clean and maintain the pressroom.
• Maintains and lubricates the press according to the procedures outlined in the maintenance document.
• Washes up the press , c orrectly mounts wash up trays into print units , r emoves ink from fountains and washes ink out of rollers using proper chemicals , c leans ink knives, end blocks, and fountain , c leans and returns wash up trays to the proper area , r eturns unused ink to the designated area and properly discards non-returnable ink.
• Safely operates stacker /bundler , i nstalls strapping material and palletizes finished bundles , r emoves full pallets from the press area , p ulls copies during the run and performs quality checks , c hecks bundler copies for quality issues , p ulls and numbers control copies , e nsures all press equipment is adjusted and running correctly , c ompletes all documentation and checklists.
• Reads the quality plan and webs the press , c hecks plates for imperfections and hangs plates , e ngages blanket washers and checks washer cloth , c ompares sigs to blue lines, samples, or color proofs , a djusts and sets ink/water balance and ink density , e nsures folds are square and free of imperfections , a djusts the press register , e nsures the proper person is available for press checks , c ompletes and applies press check labels , o btains the old web press checklist and coordinates with customers for OKs
• Engages print units and remotes , c orrectly installs end blocks and hangs blankets , c hecks water flow to units , s ets and adjusts the dampening system and rollers
• Adjusts paper feed guides to the stacker , s ets jogger width and stacker belt tension , a djusts stacker and table speeds , c enters strapping on bundles and sets bundle length , c hanges strapping reel as needed
• Sets nip rollers , c hanges and/or adjusts cut blades, head perfs , tucker blades , a djusts and sets workbook perf, folder pins, cutting rubber, spine perf, shear pins, and stripping fingers , s ets the former board and/or diverts compensators to the paper size , c hecks and adjusts the chopper for the correct fold configuration
• Opens rolls and saves tags , i nspects rolls for damage , c orrectly inserts and inflates the roll shaft , h angs and aligns rolls , w ebs up the press from the roll-stand to the folder , s ets web guide sensors to match the correct paper width

• Job requires ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently , and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics ( i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments.

• Understands station operations and ensures all work is performed according to ISO 9002 quality system procedures, workstation documents, and OSHA safety requirements .

• Job requires ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently , and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift, and twist.

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CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at 815-844-1437 or [email protected]