Job Description

Overview

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. Check out our Facebook page and apply online at www.suttle-straus.com/about/employment.

Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Winner of the Printing Industries of Americas Best Workplace award for 20 consecutive years, Suttle-Straus offers a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers.

We offer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire.

Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to assist machine operators in the press room. This position requires that the individual be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Duties, Responsibilities & Abilities:

* Insure efficient and cost effective operation of press:
* 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
* Determine best sequence of colors
* 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
* Assist in wash up between jobs
* Fill out necessary paper work and records (check list, maintenance log, stock usage, etc.)
* Monitor product quality
* Trouble shoot and perform adjustments and repairs as needed
* Insure all press and company procedures are followed
* Assist in the general upkeep of the press and department:
* Install, clean and adjust rollers
* Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area
* Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops
* Remove waste paper, ink and solvents
* Willingness and ability to work 2 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday

Qualifications

Skills, Educational & Physical Requirements:

* Prior commercial print shop experience a plus
* High School education or equivalent professional experience
* 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
* 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