Digital Pressman Position Available In Westchester, New York

Digital Pressman 1.0 1.0 out of 5 stars 333 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY 10604 Primary tasks include Operation and Maintenance of both Offset and Digital Printing Equipment and bindery equipment for AliGraphics, which renders offset printing, digital printing and mailing services for the company and commercial customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• PRIMARY – Perform all press make-ready functions of Offset 2 Color Printing Equipment as a primary operator: hang plates, load ink and water fountains, load stock, bring and maintain ink and water balance settings to and at proper levels

SECONDARY

– Perform all set up and operation functions of both Black & White and Color Digital Equipment as a secondary operator: perform pre-press activities, review job orders to determine any special printing instructions, material specifications, colors, or quantities to be printed, ensure proper format, appearance, layout, and imposition requirements

• Removal of plates and inks and wash-up press upon completion of orders and otherwise maintain the press in good working order
• Mix Pantone Matching System inks with primary ink colors, as needed

Digital Equipment:

Assists in various prepress activities, including Front End systems work, file prep and color profiling

• Utilize densitometer and color matching system to maintain proper ink coverage and balance
• Verify job ticket specifications and assure that all materials needed to produce jobs are available
• Run print jobs upon obtaining quality check approval from group leader or manager
• Maintain consistency of quality throughout both offset and digital press runs
• Run high difficulty spot color print jobs that may require multi-color tight registration, large solids and varnishes
• Troubleshoot problems with jobs and/or press as necessary
• Maintain a detail oriented filing system of completed job by filing plates by associated job numbers
• Report any press malfunctions or problems with jobs which cannot be easily resolved to either group leader or manager
• Cut paper to size prior to print production, as needed
• Assist in bindery finishing operations (i.e. cutting, scoring, folding, booklet making, etc.) as needed
• Assist in UV coating finishing operations, as needed
• Use thermography tunnel as needed
• Report any shortage or low level of press room supplies to group leader or manager
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Performs other production tasks associated with Offset Printing.
• Performs other general tasks, not of a personal nature, as assigned by Manager or President of AliGraphics. Education and/or Experience
• 3-5 years’ experience as offset press operator.
• 3+ years’ experience as digital equipment operator.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Offset Printing experience in the commercial printing industry.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of medium format (13″x19″) one-through four-color offset presses
• Working knowledge of PMS ink matching.
• Working knowledge of bindery equipment (cutter, folder, etc.)
• Must possess knowledge of offset printing terminology and standards.
• Must be able to interpret and follow job tickets.
• Must be able to anticipate and address quality control issues.
• Good communication skills.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with other production personnel, production manager and manager.

Physical Demands:

• Manual dexterity to operate medium format (13″x19″) lithographic offset presses.
• Work with inks, fountain and cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to move lifts of stock up to 13″x19 up to 75lbs.
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed to maintain service levels.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

West Harrison, NY 10604 (Required)

Work Location:

In person