Printing Press Operator

Responsible for the safe operation of a web offset press in printing high quality security documents that meet or exceed customer requirements.

• Run printing jobs in accordance with “job jacket” and all safety, quality and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot printing problems, contacting maintenance, prepress, ink dept., and/or management as needed.
• Direct work of 2nd press operator and press helper including loading paper, getting chemicals, washing press, etc.
• Check register and make adjustments as required
• Maintains operating and malfunction/downtime log and required production documentation (“Seradex” ERP system)
• Follows quality standards, maintains close tolerances, performs quality checks and enters Quality non-conformances (QNCR’s) into Intelex system.
• Review images on an ongoing basis for color, quality and other compliance issues.
• Advise management on performance issues involving other employees assigned to the press
• Focus on the training a development of the press operators within BCA
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years printing experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Familiar with post-press operations (bindery/finishing)
• Some night and weekend assignment may be required for training of operators
• Occasionally maybe requested, and given proper notice, expected to be able to fill in for absences.
• Knowledge of basic math including weights, measures, fractions, and decimals
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to walk, stand or bend for up to 12 hours.
• Excellent color vision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work on any shift. to include 12 hour shifts
• Must be able to adhere to stringent security and safety rules.