Overview
Sheetfed Offset Press Operator Jobs in Kingston Springs, TN at Graphic Packaging
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
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JOB SUMMARY
Makes ready and operates sheet-fed lithographic offset printing press that puts ink and/or coatings on paper or other substrates by performing the following duties personally and in accordance with all safety policies and requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies job specifications such as size, color, and type of paper and color of ink from job work order.
- Determines and requisition correct materials, chemicals, and supplies.
- Adjusts feed guides, grippers, and press delivery for proper operation.
- Adjusts controls to regulate volume of ink.
- Packs impression cylinder or blanket cylinder with tissue or folio as necessary.
- Installs plate, registers job, and produces proof sheet for approval.
- Runs proof sheets and checks first sheet against color proof for all colors printed to determine compliance with job specifications and print quality.
- Obtain proof sheet approval before printing job.
- Prints job maintaining optimum print quality and production speed, and completes required jobs in an efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner by maintaining proper adjustments of press controls, ink and fountain solutions, and automatic feeders and stackers.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Maintains a current knowledge of new or improved press methods, materials, equipment, and supplies, and makes purchasing recommendations.
- Selects and maintains a file of approved press sheets of all jobs for future reference.
- Ensures proper workstation cleanliness and press maintenance. Periodically performs preventative maintenance and/or minor repairs as necessary.
- Assist in the training of press operators and helpers in setting up the press, installing blankets and plates, adjusting space between blanket and impression cylinder, adjusting water dampers, and mixing fountain solution for proper pH.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Carries out conduct and leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED): three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in SAE and Metric formats. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected].
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please list your last 3 employers and the reason for leaving.
Experience:
- Press: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Sheetfed Offset Press Operator
Company: Graphic Packaging
Location: Kingston Springs, TN
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