Litho Second Printing Press Operator (K&B & KBA Presses)

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