ARS is a growing direct mail company whose vision is to anticipate the needs of all our clients through powerful customer service. We offer a competitive earnings package. Your enthusiasm and abilities will be recognized and rewarded.

Job Summary:

The main function of the Press Operator position is to make ready and operate a multi-unit, web-fed rotary press to print letters, pamphlets, brochures, labels, periodicals and any other product able to be produced on the scheduled press, according to written specifications. Experience with a RDP and Didde Web Press is a plus!

Hours: 12 hour shifts  |  6:00 PM – 6:00 AM  |  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday.

Essential Job Functions:

• Locks printing plates on printing cylinder and threads loose end of paper supply roll through and around rollers to cutter or re-winder.
• Inspects printed material visually after registration or position printing and re-adjusts guides and controls to rectify spacing errors.
• Adjusts feed controls to rotate cylinder into position where plate locking mechanism is accessible.
• Re-threads paper through press if web breaks and re-adjusts tension rollers.
• Inspects printed material visually during production and re-adjusts controls to correct irregular ink distribution, faulty cuts or folds.
• Replace cutting blades, worn or damaged ink rolls and fills ink wells.
• Cleans, inspects, and lubricates moving parts of press.
• May supervise and instruct press helpers.
• May load supply rolls of paper in press at beginning and during run.
• Processes press wash-ups as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain a clean work environment.

Qualifications:

• Must have good written and verbal English skills.
• A positive, professional attitude and attention to detail is required.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 2 years experience.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Must work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 70 lbs.