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HP Indigo Press Operator
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A Printing Press Operator operates a printing press to create print materials like books, newspapers, and magazines.
$43,822 / year median in Maryland
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for a Press Operator 2 for a temp to hire position in Laurel. Must be able to pass drug screen and background. Job Description The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer Qualifications Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment Skill inroutine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly