FP General Maintenance

The Freeport Press

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Freeport Press Team!
A nationally recognized leader in the print production of high-quality niche publications and catalogs, Freeport Press has been in continuous operation since 1880. Centrally located at our facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the most efficient printers in North America by investing in state-of-the-art technology, employee development, and strategic process controls.

Three core values drive our success:
· Focus on Relationships – We listen actively, communicate openly, and honor our commitments to each other and to our customers.
· Be All In – We stand behind our vision and each other, adapting to challenges and working with integrity to exceed expectations every time.
· Learn Continually – We never stop improving, whether adopting new technology or refining our processes, we stay open to new ideas and feedback.

We are looking for a Roll Tender operator for our continental shift 7:00p - 7:00a. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a great experience to our customers and internal teams. If you're ready to bring your expertise, embrace our core values, and help us uphold a legacy dating back to 1880, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Ability to work with a crew.
• Must possess the ability to convey and receive communication and direction from and to supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to manually push rolls to the unit reel, with assistance of a roll dolly.
• Ability to climb press stairs, attached to the press up to 60 feet high.
• Ability to work on steel, concrete and vinyl floors.
• Ability to work around high levels of noise.
• Ability to bend, squat and twist to perform job function.
• Ability to lift over the head with both arms.
• Ability to lift down 80 lb. rubber roller with assistance.
• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years' experience on web offset press.

Responsibilities

• Spots (position) plates on the press and plates up the press units assigned correctly.
• Inspect rolls of paper for damage and prepares paster patterns on all sizes of rolls correctly.
• Assist with webbing the press from the reel level to the folder correctly.
• Remove and install press blankets on the impression cylinders correctly.
• Change and adjust ink and water rollers to correct settings.
• Perform general press cleanup by emptying and scraping pans and the general cleaning the press as directed.
• Perform preventative lubrication maintenance on the presses as assigned. Responsible for reporting any mechanical/electrical malfunctions or safety related issues promptly to the pressroom supervisor on duty.
• Create and maintain a clean and safe work environment including properly disposing of rags and loose paper and wiping up ink or oil spilled on or around the press.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED