Overview Are you looking for a career with a great company? Suttle-Straus is looking for an experienced Press Operator to join our award-winning team! The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and experience running offset presses. Apply online at www.suttle-straus.com/about/employment. Suttle-Straus is a premier provider of printing, digital production, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Check out our website (www.suttle-straus.com) and Facebook page to learn more about us! We offer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire. Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer. Responsibilities Job Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to operate a multi-color sheetfed press to meet or exceed customer expectations with regard to quality, cost and timely delivery. This position requires the Operator to be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude. Job Responsibilities: 1. Deliver Quality Products • Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket • Interpret layouts and ticket information • Check that correct paper is issued and the correct count • Direct press make ready and set up • Determine best sequence of colors • Mount plates and other items needed to process work • Perform and oversee the overall set up of the press, such as sheet size, dryer setting, coater, etc. • Check work against layouts, proofs and ticket information • Achieve and monitor color for consistency, pull time stamps • Assist in wash up between jobs • Fill out necessary paperwork and records (check list, maintenance log, ticket counts, etc.) • Inspect and perform pre and post processes to ensure quality at the source • Follow department procedures including QC checklists • Participate in quality audits and resolving quality issues for the department • Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers • Report non-conforming materials for the department • Accurately record your time and materials 2. Ensure Efficient Processes • Follow daily press schedule to meet delivery dates • Meet or exceed estimated standards • Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members • Provide feedback on consumables for all devices • Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products, track and log items and repairs 3. Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement (CI) & Safety • Follow all safety policies and procedures • Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processes • Develop ways to improve efficiency and throughput • Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department • Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers • Brainstorm and unveil CI opportunities • Reduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastes • Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area • Continuously focus on expanding knowledge Other Job Responsibilities: • Install, clean and adjust rollers • Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the press and surrounding area • Keep area free from pallets, skid and skid tops • Remove wastepaper, ink and solvents • Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions Qualifications Skills, Educational & Physical Requirements: • Prior commercial print shop experience • Interpret and follow direction from a work ticket • Ability to read a ruler • Basic math skills • Mechanical aptitude • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment • Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment • Ability to operate computer-based technology • Constantly stand and move • Manual dexterity • Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. • Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. • Occasionally ascend/descend steps • Occasionally squat or kneel • Occasionally bend