Offset Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time 

Offset Press Operator - Marion, NC

Nightshift 

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays 
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

The Offset Press Operator is accountable for all aspects of press performance; will lead, give directions to and monitor work of Assistant Press Operators and functions of feeder and jogger. Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates.

• Records sheet counts and perform line clearance.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard.
• Sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; saves plate setting to computer.
• Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
• Loads or removes printing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position.
• Starts press and examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration.
• Set up scanning densitometer and saves settings.
• Understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotometer.
• Makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
• Removes and cleans coating plates, printing blankets, and cylinders.
• Will assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press.
• Will serve as a trainer for the Press Operator B and C positions.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
• Will be responsible for other duties as assigned by Printing Manager or Shift Supervisor.

What you need to succeed:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• 1- 2-year work-related experience in a manufacturing environment running a multiple color printing press and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Good computer skills.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.