700 2nd Press Operator

Job description

Since 1959, The EPI Group has been an established and respected business partner to some of the best known brands in the world, including Fortune 500 companies such as JP Morgan Chase, The Kellogg Company, Stryker, and Ford. EPI provides offset and digital printing, material distribution, eCommerce development, hosting and fulfillment, promotional products, promotion fulfillment, kitting and assembly, contract packaging, direct marketing, business intelligence, advertising, brand marketing, event graphics and staffing services.

Our Core Values

1. We Are Client Focused

2. We Do Whatever It Takes

3. We Are Problem Solvers

4. We Are Candid and Respectful

5. We Succeed As A Team

6. We Aim To Grow

7. We Believe Fun Matters

Job Summary: 700 2nd Press Operator

The Press Operator is responsible for producing all offset press projects in compliance with job specifications and in accordance with company quality standards and procedures. Coordinate workload schedule to meet customer time frame requirements while achieving optimum productivity. Perform daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum output. Work closely with other team members to exceed customer expectations.

As the Press Operator and a member of the Production Team, you are accountable for:

· Meeting the department production and quality goal

· Playing a key role in meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals

· Contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth

· Guarantee satisfaction and value for customers

· Maintaining personal productivity and quality standards that ensure attractive financial returns so that the company may continue to provide excellent service to our customers and ensure job security and career growth for our staff.

Responsibilities and Duties:

General and Administrative

· Coordinate with Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates

· Comply with all OSHA safety requirements

· Participate as a key player in the Production Team by supporting as needed

· Communicate effectively with the General Manager/Owner, the Production Manager, the Sales team, and the Production team, informing and updating regularly to guarantee that sales objectives and customer objectives are met

· Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company manuals

Press Operations

· Operate offset press with and without T-heads to produce customized jobs

· Perform all press operator functions as noted on work order/job tickets

· Operate plate maker to produce photo direct and metal plates

· Mix inks when required and interface with the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and/or the Graphic Designer to receive color match approval prior to printing job

· Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment; be familiar with Safety Data Sheets regarding chemicals used

· Assist with job packaging is required

Equipment and Supplies

· Clean and maintain equipment and work area following maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs

· Monitor and manage inventory of bindery supplies: order and stock as instructed by supervisor

· Inform supervisor of equipment problems

Required Qualifications

· Legal ability to work in the United States

Desired Qualifications:

· High school diploma/GED with experience or vocational/technical certification

· Vocational/technical degree in graphic arts

· Minimum of 5 years of running 40” sheet fed press experience

· Man Roland press experience preferred

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Good mathematical skills

· Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance

· Reliable attendance, punctuality and attention to work station

Working Conditions:

· Standing for prolonged periods of time – up to 8 hours or more per day

· Frequent lifting of objects weighing 30 or more pounds

· Periodic overtime

· Work area may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning

· Noise level is usually moderate to loud

· Exposure to ink and chemical fumes, and airborne particles such as paper dust and drying powder

· Fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity

Additional Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Press: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person