Lithoman Operator

Job Summary

Receiving work instruction from the Lithoman Lead, assist with press operations to ensure efficient and quality production.  This position is the second level in a three-step career progression.  When adequately trained and a third level position opens, progression to next level will be offered and may require shift change.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with press operations to include bundling, roll tending, make-ready, register, color, and maintenance activities. Must dependably achieve and maintain proper press registration, web alignment, set margins, slitters, and cut off.
• Responsible for preparing and loading paper.
• Assist in verification that correct plates are being used and determine when additional plates are necessary. Plates need to be bent and ready for press in a timely manner.
• Responsible for checking jobs for accuracy.
• Assist Lithoman Lead in monitoring press activities with an eye toward preventative maintenance and improved quality.
• Maintain proper ink levels on press, ensure that proper ink is being used, change ink totes, and maintain ink pumps as required.
• Maintain proper fountain solution levels, ensure that conductivity and PH levels are correct per the type of fountain solution being run.
• During make-ready, wipe down blankets, change over paper if required, change ink, and perform clean up and around press. May be responsible for emptying holding containers and folding rags.
• Assist as needed in mounting plates/blankets and perform maintenance on press equipment.
• Assist in producing and labeling samples and/or customer copies as specified.
• Grease, oil, and maintain press equipment as scheduled or required.
• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping in department.
• Become part of the press crew, work well with the crew, and do what is necessary to keep equipment running.
• Be a positive role model to crew members around safety, work ethic, and morale.
• Foster the continual use and implementation of philosophies and tools that are taught at Sheridan while promoting the concept of working together as a team and with other departments to building continuous improvement within Sheridan.
• Train to perform next level position to effectively cover absences and breaks as well as to be sufficiently prepared for job progression.
• Continually identify, develop, and implement improvements in work processes.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan’s core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with press operations required.
• Ability to actively participate in production-related activities and follow the direction of the leads and supervisors.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for an extended period.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Type II Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and structure and content of the English language to include the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively work independently with little or no direction and follow up to complete assignments required.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and technical knowledge of the job including an understanding of work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials to perform the job required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively complete work and required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly following established processes and procedures required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively demonstrate initiative and creativity; teamwork and cooperation; and adhere to and comply with all company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rules required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime and other shifts required.
• Prompt and reliable attendance required.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Previous press experience preferred.

 

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals.  Position requires ability to move with ease in the production area; remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time on concrete/hard surface; use hands and fingers constantly for handling, gripping, and manipulating product; constantly position oneself to complete work including bending, twisting, rotating, and reaching; and move product weighing up to 50 pounds.

 

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