Second Press Operator

at Westrock Company in Woodridge, Illinois, United States

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE: Assist the First Press Operator in the operation and maintenance of the assigned

press.

SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

\u2022 Reads Instructions from job ticket, i.e. type of stock, amount of paper, size, weight, and caliper, type of ink and

colors, including all special instructions.

\u2022 Brings stock and ink to press, makes sure all paper is accounted for and ink is the correct color/type.

\u2022 Reviews job tickets before job runs and identifies all variables before set-up to ensure that 100% of all jobs are run

accurately.

\u2022 Makes up appropriate sets/books of waste for make ready pulls prior to starting make ready.

\u2022 Sets up feeder, side guide, double sheet detector in-feed and delivery including slow down wheels.

\u2022 Positions image on sheet according to layout provided.

\u2022 Registers colors and does line up to check copy, imposition/pagination (work and turn, work and flop, sheet wise),

trims, bleeds, folds, squareness of image to gripper and side guide.

\u2022 Provides laminated for color and peel test and records in book.

Obtains supervisor\u2019s a pprova l on all jobs.

\u2022 Uses mylar template to check position of image and magnetic strips on plastic card jobs, checks for roper shear

marks on all hydraulic lamination jobs.

\u2022 Feeds paper during press run and operates continuous feeder in an efficient manner.

Ensures press operates efficiently without trip-offs to meet required estimates.

\u2022 Keeps ink fountain and chemical supply up to standard. Checks PH and conductivity of fountain solution.

Ensures press does not run short of ink or chemicals.

\u2022 Examines printed sheet along with First Press Operator during press run for quality assurance.

Time stamps and views quality pulls at each interval.

\u2022 Washes press during change over, or final end of shift wash up, including impression cylinders, blanket wash

blades, wash up pans, ink knives, gum plates if required, etc.

\u2022 Meets the required estimate for wash-up and to have a smooth shift transition.

\u2022 Follows all safety policies and directs safety of crew. Keeps abreast of MSDS program, Lockout/Tagout and

directs the proper handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Maintains awareness of policies and safety procedures, always utilizing proper techniques

\u2022 Performs preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor

adjustments and/or replacement of rollers and other small moving part s.

\u2022 Cleans area prior to the next shift starting.

\u2022 Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

\u2022 Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.

\u2022 Must have good color perception.

\u2022 Must pass color hue test.

\u2022 Must pass color vision test.

04/2020

\u2022 Must have 1 to 2 years\u2019 experience working a s a Feeder or Floor Help with some exposure to feeding on a sheet

fed press.

\u2022 Must have working experience with color scanning equipment.

\u2022 Must have experience working with plastic substrates.

\u2022 Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions

and procedure manuals.

\u2022 Must have basic computer skills (data entry).

\u2022 Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication a nd division.

\u2022 Must have the ability to read a ruler.

\u2022 Must have the ability to operate densitometers, spectrophotometers, calculators, computer terminals, gloss meters,

PH/conductivity meters and other printing equipment needed to accomplish the task(s).

\u2022 Must be able to work in and around UV (Ultra -Violet) materials.

\u2022 Must be able to register 6/c work and spot coatings

\u2022 Must possess the following competencies: accuracy, reliability, decision making, time management and self

motivation.

\u2022 Must be able to maintain good attendance.

\u2022 Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

\u2022 Must be reliable and dependable.

\u2022 Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.