Press Tender – 1st Shift
Sheridan is a family of innovators and doers who are a part of something far greater than themselves. We value the craft and art of printing and the processes used to create and distribute the world’s content. We care about each other, support each other, and provide every opportunity for training, growth, and developments. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do.
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Job Summary:
Assist Operator in operation and maintenance of presses while continually learning machine operations and printing technique.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Read and understand work order verifying correct substrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.
- Order substrate while considering the needs of the oncoming shift.
- Set up stacker and bundler to send adequate and well identified bundles to bindery.
- Understand substrate – weights, PPI, size, grain direction, coating, marking and storage
- Load correct substrate into the machine while tracking slab-off, waste consumption and return weights.
- Learn all phases of the press operation
- Ensure bundles conform to bindery needs including proper identification.
- Be sure all waste is disposed of properly including printed and blank substrate.
- See that all skids are safely stacked and wrapped before leaving press area.
- Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
- Assist Operator as needed.
- Run press effectively in temporary absence of Operator.
- Obtain general understanding of printing process, printing machines, and press crew responsibilities.
- Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair.
- Maintain production, quality standards, and report as determined by company.
- Complies with all safety regulations and work rules.
- Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
- Keep area safe and clean.
- Adequately communicate with oncoming shift
- Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.
- Fill press supplies at end of shift.
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in printing manufacturing
- Maintain a working pace equal to the output of machines.
- Follow explicit orders and job specifications.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.
- Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device.
- Basic problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and team-player, strong communication and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 70 pounds and/or move 100 plus pounds.
- Constantly be able to work in the work activities
- Occasionally be able to do the listed activities
Base Schedule is Monday to Friday and may include Saturday overtime
- 1st shift: 7 AM-3 PM
- 2nd shift: 3 PM-11 PM
- 3rd shift: 11 PM-7 AM
- Overtime pays time and a half after 40 hours per week
- Shift premiums: 2nd shift-5% and 3rd shift-7%
WHY WORK FOR SHERIDAN?
- Job training
- Career advancement
- College tuition up to $5,250 per year
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Competitive compensation
- Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
- Telehealth – convenient and no cost
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life
- 401(k) with company match
- Company paid short term disability
- FSA Health and Dependent Care savings accounts
- HSA Health saving account
- EAP program
CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at (616) 818-4396.
