- Salary
- $23 – $29
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- ApplicantStack
Description
Mercury Print Productions is looking for an EXPERIENCED Web Press Operator to join our team!
Unleash Your Potential with Mercury, where we're not just a printing company — we're a family. With a proud legacy spanning years in the industry, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in educational printing. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually invest in cutting-edge technology and machinery, giving our employees opportunity to be at the forefront of the field.
Applicants MUST have Web or Offset press experience and are considered highly skilled technical operators. Unfortunately at this time, applicants without experience will not be considered. Check out the details below, and if you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining the team please click apply!
Position Details:
What we are looking for:
Mercury is an EEO employer and uses e-verify to confirm employment eligibility. All applicant notices are available on our career page at: https://mercuryprint.com/working-at-mercury/#AppNotice
Unleash Your Potential with Mercury, where we're not just a printing company — we're a family. With a proud legacy spanning years in the industry, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in educational printing. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually invest in cutting-edge technology and machinery, giving our employees opportunity to be at the forefront of the field.
Applicants MUST have Web or Offset press experience and are considered highly skilled technical operators. Unfortunately at this time, applicants without experience will not be considered. Check out the details below, and if you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining the team please click apply!
Position Details:
- Job Title: Web Press 2nd Operator
- Department: Offset Press
- Location: Rochester Tech Park, 2332 Innovation Way, Bldg 4, Rochester, NY 14624 **Must have reliable transportation**
- Schedule: Full-time, C Shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am, Sunday - Thursday
- Pay: $23 - $29 per hour. Final compensation is based on experience.
- Plus, receive an additional $0.75 per hour shift differential & paid meal breaks.
- Job Summary: The Web 2nd Operator is responsible for assisting the 1st Operator on the ManRoland Lithoman web press setup, operation, maintenance, and press crew activities to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and accurately for our clients.
- Manager/Supervisory Role: No
- Reports To: Offset Manager
- Duties/Expectations: While duties may vary from day to day, below is a list of general duties you can expect in this role.
- Perform basic RIMA setup and adjustments, understand and operate the RIMA and Log Stacker.
- Responsible for webbing up the folder superstructure correctly and safely, perform basic folder setups and adjustments.
- Accurately applies job ticket information to the setup/order (i.e. quantity, stock, ink, special instructions, etc.)
- Assists setting up and troubleshooting the press to ensure optimal production performance (i.e. input production settings controlling automated printing systems, performs configurations / adjustments, etc.)
- Collects and inspects samples during print runs to ensure quality standards and job accuracy (i.e. proofs for ink coverage / density, alignment, registration, etc.) and makes any adjustments if needed
- Performs all press maintenance to sustain optimal performance and prevent disruptions (acts as the point person for maintenance, regularly adjusts/cleans/lubricates press following manufacturer guidelines, etc.)
- Successfully identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves all press issues to minimize downtime/quality concerns
- Sets up the press to ensure optimal production performance (i.e. input production settings controlling automated printing systems, performs configurations / adjustments, etc.)
- Proficiently operates the press for smooth job execution (i.e. consistent press monitoring, maintains the correct pressure and registration between the plates and ink to obtain a clean and clear impression, etc.)
- Responsible for consistently meeting production volumes and quality control standards while minimizing errors and maintaining accurate production, maintenance and time records.
- Communicates efficiently and professionally with manufacturer, management and crew members
- General housekeeping, cleans and maintains work area as needed
- Continuously work to develop skills / knowledge and complete all training required by the company
- Be a team player, communicate clearly and respectfully and maintain a positive attitude
- Be dependable, reliable, and consistently perform high quality work meeting company production standards
- Create a safe and hazard free work environment; follow safety protocols and report any risks
- Performs other duties as needed / assigned, and adhere to all company and department policies and procedures.
What we are looking for:
- Position Qualifications: You MUST Have Web/Offset press experience.
- Work Experience: Must have proven printing press operator experience. ManRoland or Heidelberg press and crew leadership experience is highly preferred. Forklift and/or electric pallet jack experience is preferred.
- Knowledge/Skills: Must have thorough knowledge of press operations and quality control. Strong computer and problem solving, attention to detail, and effective communication required. Understanding of OSHA/LSS/ISO is preferred.
- Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
- Must be of legal working age and eligible to work in the U.S.
- Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Works indoors in a temperature-controlled manufacturing facility and will be exposed to loud sounds, hazardous chemicals, and equipment on the production floor. Must have the ability to bend, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.; stand/walk on hard surfaces for extended periods; complete repetitive tasks; operate computers and/or machines (dexterity, bend, stretch, reach, climb, crouch, etc.); and communicate effectively. *Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request.
- What we are about: Mercury is a local family owned printing business that has been operating in Rochester since 1968. We have grown from a small basement operation with just a few employees to our current facility that operates 24/7 with 200+ employees and while we offer a variety of printing formats, our primary focus is educational printing. In an age where companies tend to see employees as only numbers, we reject that trend and see our team as part of the family. We are a tech forward printing company using innovation and excellent customer service to provide a quality product to our clients. We pride ourselves on providing a workplace with state of the art equipment and technology, and our environment is highly focused on teamwork, efficiency, quality and safety.
- Want to learn more? Check out our website https://mercuryprint.com and social media.
- What we offer: We are constantly evaluating what our employees need from us and adjusting to meet these needs.
- Our compensation ranges are competitive for the industry based on experience/skills plus with our annual evaluations, employees have the opportunity to potential rate increases based on individual performance/attendance AND company performance.
- Our benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances, time off starting at 80 hours that grows with your years of service, paid holidays, retirement savings with our 401(k) plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Our longevity and growth opportunities have lead to employees celebrating decades of anniversaries. It isn't unusual for our people to work their way up from production floor to leadership.
- Our fun atmosphere shows our dedication and our desire for employees to enjoy coming to work each day. We coordinate employee appreciation events to allow for everyone to come together, plus recognition opportunities with appraisals, employee of the month and service awards!
Don't Wait... Click Apply Now!
Mercury is an EEO employer and uses e-verify to confirm employment eligibility. All applicant notices are available on our career page at: https://mercuryprint.com/working-at-mercury/#AppNotice
Skills
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