Timson PressOperator
Company:
Sheridan Grand Rapids
Department:
Press
Reports To:
Production Supervisor
Date Approved:
8/31/2024
Job Summary:
Print and fold signatures that meet specs on work order to create bindery ready bundles for books that meet or exceed our customer's expectations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Read and understand work orderverifying correctsubstrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.
- Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
- Follow daily running order provided by Scheduling Team.
- Communicate with Supervisor and SchedulingTeam as needed.
- Set up machine and perform quality printing and folding of text andhalftonework.
- Maintain highthroughputby performing quick and efficient make-readies, jobchangeoversand folder changeovers.
- Inspect forquality defectsensuringquality standards are achieved.
- Maintainaccuratedata collections.
- Understandsubstrate– weights,PPI, size, graindirection, coating, marking and storage.
- Overseeall segments of press operation.
- Ensure bundles conform tobindery needs including proper identification.
- Be sure allwasteisdisposed of properly includingprinted and blanksubstrate,inks,and fountain solution.
- Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of machine and auxiliary equipment.
- Provide trainingto Assistantin machine operation and safety;ensureAssistant performsdutiesasnecessary.
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to machine and auxiliary equipment.
- Assistmaintenance personnel with machine repair.
- Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improvingproductivity.
- Adequately communicate withoncomingshift