Job Summary: Kodi Collective is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for our Liberty, MO facility. This role involves preparing, operating, and maintaining our web press equipment, ensuring high-quality production and smooth operations. Key Responsibilities:
- Opens rolls and inspects them for damage; removes and saves tags; correctly inserts and inflates roll shaft; webs up press from roll-stand to folder; sets web guide sensors to correct paper width.
- Sets nip rollers; changes and/or adjusts cut blade, head perf, tucker blades, adjusts and sets workbook perf, folder pins, cutting rubber, spine perf, shear pins, stripping fingers; sets former board and/or diverts compensators to paper size; checks and adjusts chopper for correct fold configuration.
- Adjusts paper feed guides to stacker; sets jogger width; sets stacker belt tension; adjusts stacker and table speeds; centers strapping on bundles; sets bundle length; changes strapping reel.
- Engages print units and remotes; correctly installs end blocks; hangs blankets; checks water flow to units; sets and adjusts dampening system; sets and adjusts rollers.
- Reads quality plan and makes sure webs press is ready for use
- Checks plates for imperfections and sets inks and color proofs
- Works with customer on job detail and checklist
- Safely operates stacker/bundler; move finished bundles, pulls copies during run and performs quality check; ensures all press equipment is adjusted and running correctly
- Washes up the press; correctly mounts wash up trays into print units; removes ink from fountains; washes ink out of rollers using proper chemicals; cleans equipment returns any unused ink to designated area; properly discards ink that is non-returnable.
- Maintains and lubricates the press following the procedures outlined in the maintenance document on the press.
- Maintains the press area in an orderly manner at all times, using any down time to clean and maintain the pressroom.
- Performs a variety of miscellaneous tasks as required from time-to-time by management representatives.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of experience in web press operation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Strong understanding of printing processes and terminology.
- Ability to apply logical or scientific principles to solve a variety of intellectual and practical problems, dealing with both abstract and concrete variables.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence, and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Physical ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Why Work at Kodi Collective:
- Opportunities to earn and save more, including referral bonuses, discount programs, and overtime bonuses.
- Extensive growth and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more, eligible after 30 days.
- Paid Holidays, plus an additional personal holiday of your choice.
- Complimentary on-site Active Release Therapy (ART).
- No uniform required, with possible safety reimbursement after 6 months.
Our Commitment to ESG: We are dedicated to making the world a better place by leveraging technology to minimize our environmental impact, fostering a business culture that values diversity and inclusion, and upholding principles of accountability, transparency, and integrity in everything we do. Connect with Us: Want to learn more about Kodi? Connect with us on LinkedIn or visit our website at www.callkodi.com. #SLI24