Position Title:
Litho Second Printing Press Operator (K&B & KBA Presses)
Pay Rate:
$27.03/hr.
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time (8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, must be available for any shift)
Physical Location:
Conway Graphics
730 Enterprise Ave.
Conway, AR 72032
The Job You Will Perform:
- Follow all IP Safety, PPE, IES and ZES procedures while also helping to enforce and instill a “SAFETY FIRST” culture within the company.
- Keep and enforce clean work area, free of clutter, and report any and all safety hazards immediately.
- Communicate with the Press crews, Sheeter, Stackdown, and Litho prep departments, and promote safety and proper PPE usage, efficiencies, quality etc. while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Have a basic understanding of math, conversions and measurements.
- Be able to communicate and train fellow press associates in a professional manner.
- Load paper into the feeder via electronic pallet jack and conveyor system.
- Set up the printing press for exact specifications according to the job order; obtain approval via customer press check with the client and Supervisor if applicable.
- Hang plates, put in proper ink as required, monitoring usage, mix fountain solution to proper ph and conductivity.
- Make adjustments on press as needed to maintain specifications and efficiency.
- Understand and perform routine IES maintenance including roller settings and ink fountain settings.
- Understand, recall, and perform SIP profile importation from prepress to press.
- Ensure the completion of jobs meeting all quality and quantity requirements.
- Properly document and enforce correct waste usage data.
- Follow all QC Protocol Procedures according to the QC process paying special attention to quality control sample pulls in order to ensure quality control.
- Perform all required “IES” maintenance to machines according to departmental Safety procedures.
- Troubleshoot basic machine problems not requiring ZES. Notify Maintenance before entering a remote call to K&B. Notify Management as needed.
- Complete special projects as assigned, mock-ups and etc.
- Assist other departments as needed depending on job requirements.
- Responsible for the completion of all required records, Workbrain, materials used, EOS reports, documents etc.
- Follow, Enforce, and Comply with all Safety Procedures, work rules, and regulations.
- Maintain and enforce clean departmental housekeeping standards.
- Complete required training including, but not limited to: Monthly IP Safety training, OSHA compliance, forklifts, floor jacks and SDS training as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills Required:
- Must be capable of visually seeing all primary colors.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the mechanics, machine fundamentals and strong troubleshooting capabilities pertaining to both K&B and KBA presses.
- Have mastered the Feeder and infeed sections of both K&B and KBA presses. (Typically 3 years)
- Broad understanding of G7 Grayscale, Cielab Color Space (dE lab values), Standardization, and Color management.
- Must be able to understand and operate a Spectrophotometer.
- Must have working knowledge of the Press controls touchscreens and MC Scanner and Press Console.
- Must be fluent in using the Koenig & Bauer Qualtronics and Logotronics press software, and Kiwi FFF inventory management and scheduling software.
- Working knowledge of Fountain solution Chemistry (pH and Conductivity), dilution curve, and ink water balance.
- Must be able to identify, and troubleshoot plate sensitivity, toning, misting, and slinging.
- The ability to recognize ink emulsification and troubleshoot dampening issues.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of Ink fountain key settings and the understanding of ink film thickness related to density.
- Must be able to check the viscosity of aqueous coating using a Zahn cup, and working knowledge of slide angle and the characteristics of in box manufacturing.
- Ink and water Roller and bearing replacement/roller settings “nip” procedures.
- Must be able understand, read, and use a micrometer.
- Must be able to convert decimals to inches and millimeters.
- Understanding Shore scale concept using a durometer gauge.
- Understanding of plate, blanket, and impression cylinder bearer height using a packing Gauge to determine underlayment thickness and proper cylinder pressure.
The Skills You Will Bring:
- Proper daily Safety and PPE practices according to IP safety protocols.
- 3+ years of experience as floater/feeder on a printing press.
- The ability to communicate and lead effectively with other employees of the organization and work in a team environment.
- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to read a ruler.
- Must have clean driving record and be able to meet forklift training and licensing.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area by 6S standards