smurfit westrock (nyse:sw) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. we are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: innovate boldly. package sustainably. guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
hiring immediately - full time offset press operator- marion, nc
nightshift
what we offer:
- medical, dental and vision benefits available immediately
- 401k with company match
- 80 hours of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- other benefits such as company paid long-term & short-term disability, tuition assistance and more
- annual reimbursement for safety shoes
- comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- a career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
the opportunity: the offset press operator is accountable for all aspects of press performance; will lead, give directions to and monitor work of assistant press operators and functions of feeder and jogger. makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates.
- records sheet counts and perform line clearance.
- examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock s pecifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
- verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard.
- sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; saves plate setting to computer.
- fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
- loads or removes printing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position.
- starts press and examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration.
- set up scanning densitometer and saves settings.
- understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotome ter.
- makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
- removes and cleans coating plates, printing blankets, and cylinders.
- will assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press.
- will serve as a trainer for the press operator b and c positions.
- conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
- performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required ppes to perform duties.
- this position will help keep department in specs within all 5s and sqf guidelines and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
- will be responsible for other duties as assigned by printing manager or shift supervisor.
what you need to succeed:
- must have high school diploma or equivalent g.e.d.
- 1- 2-year work-related experience in a manufacturing environment running a multiple color printing press and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
- good computer skills.
- good problem-solvin g skills
- ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- ability to work in a team environment.
candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
