NPC, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Komori Sheetfed Press Operator

Department: Press

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Hourly

SUMMARY

Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Self-Starter and Self-Motivated

Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.

Measures plate thickness and inserts packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height and installs and locks plate into position, using handtools, to achieve pressure required for printing.

Washes plate to remove protective gum coating.

Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.

Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.

Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper, and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.

Performs press rule up for quality verification.

Removes and cleans plate and cylinders.

May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.

Loads paper into feeder, make adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanisms, and unloads printed material from delivery mechanism.

May lead, give directions to, and monitor work of trainees and support staff.

Performs other duties as requested.

Demonstrates self-improvement and willingness to continue to learn and help advance the offset printing department

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience pressroom.

In house Training

Must be able to understand and demonstrate support skills. (must be competent in all training packages)

Advanced in house training

Mentor Training

Process Color Training

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with co-workers, supervisors, vendor representatives, and other NPC employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to weigh and measure using a ruler, densitometer, scale, pica, and other related instruments.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply common sense understanding to carry out.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be available to work a set or rotating day and/or night schedule following a 2-week rotation of three and four 12-hour shifts per week. Overtime required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.