• Job Description

  Req#: PRESS009574

  At IWCO, we spend our days in the relentless pursuit of better ideas, better creativity and better performance across all direct response marketing channels. It’s about being impactful, disciplined and measurable, while enjoying the process, being a part of a supportive team and having some fun along the way.

  IWCO cares and plays an active role in our communities. We also work closely with industry partners, like the U.S. Postal Service, paper suppliers, technology innovators and execution partners to drive added value for our clients, push creativity, decrease costs and to drive better performance.

  If you’re thinking of a new career, every day at IWCO we’re about doing the same thing for our employees as we do for our clients: Making Better HappenSM. We care about results. And we care about each other. We all strive to be better today than we were yesterday. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and on-site wellness programs – not to mention the opportunity to work with the most talented people in marketing who’ll challenge you and help you become better every day.

  IWCO offers great benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities. IWCO provides comprehensive on-the-job training in a team environment.

  Job Summary:

  The Press Operator operates various web printing equipment within the Pressroom. They direct the press crew in the efficient operation of press machines. They achieve or exceed the established standard for waste, quality and productivity levels.

  Schedule: 10 Hour Shifts, Monday-Thursday, 6pm-4am

  Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Identify and analyze issues; provide innovative ideas for improvements and determine and implement solutions.
  • Interpret and follow all specifics on the job ticket; ensure all necessary components to produce the job are present.
  • Complete four-color press register process.
  • Consistently balance ink and water for quality printing; manage color press: including ink and water balance, press chemistry, set rollers, color matching, densitometers, and dot gain.
  • Achieve acceptable color within specified M/R standards.
  • Accountable for waste, quality, productivity levels and safety.
  • Complete registration; including plate cockers, kicking plates, plate/blanket packing, automatic register systems.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot machine malfunctions; change rollers, change/adjust belts, preventive maintenance.
  • Document and file daily production results.
  • Operate roll press; including roll hanging, rewinder, scooping ink, wash ups, jogging product, web guides, perf/die units, glue, coating, and varnish.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Ensure smooth shift transitions between shifts to gain all information without interruption to production.
  • Provide training to crew and other employees as necessary to advance their skills and expand team flexibility.
  • Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

  Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

  • Knowledge of operating a 10-color press and 4/C process.
  • Ability to read and write English and understand oral and written communications.
  • Ability to read a ruler; fundamental mathematical skills.
  • Ability to run UV application with minimum supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Team oriented.
  • Computer proficiency.

  Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred, or commensurate experience relating to the job required.
  • 5+ years’ continuous web printing background preferred.
  • Multi-color press experience required; UV, Heat set, Conventional, 4 color process, spot/PMS, metallic inks. Harris, Sanden, Didde, Drent Goebel Vision, Heidelberg, Komori, Mitsubishi, plow fold, sheeter, roll to roll.
  • Lean manufacturing experience a plus

  • Post-offer, pre-employment physical assessment required.
  • Background Check required
  • Drug Screen required

  IWCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO Direct is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

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• About the company

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