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Data-Mail 2nd Press Operator 12 hours shift / 4 days on / 4 days off in Newington, Connecticut
This is an "in-person" position located in Newington, CT
7:00 am - 7:00 pm / 4 days on - 4 days off
7:00 pm - 7:00 am / 4 days on - 4 days off
Build your Career with an Industry Leader
Data-Mail is one of the nation’s largest full-service direct mail lettershop production facilities. We are a financially strong, family-owned, and operated company that was established in 1971. Data-Mail employs over 800 full-time staff at our two locations, encompassing over 500,000 square feet of production space in the Hartford, CT area. Annually, Data-Mail produces and mails over 1.5 billion pieces of direct mail.
WHY WORK AT DATA-MAIL:
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, life insurance and 401(k)
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Weekly payroll cycle
SUMMARY
Assist in the operation of the 6-8-10 color presses with production and quality in mind. Aid the first pressman, as directed, in the efficient operation of the press. Maintain press area in regard to supplies and housekeeping.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the first press operator in the job setup as follows:
Review job tickets
Set up paper for the production of a job
Change cylinders
Hang plate
Change blanket
Install perfs, scores, and die cuts
Place pinfeed
Setup all finishing aspects of the press, including roll-to-roll and sheeter
- Assist in the production of a job, as follows:
Maintain proper ink and ink levels in fountain
Maintain fountain solution
Supply paper as indicated on job ticket
Record paper usage
Assist in the inspection of the quality of print, including:
Color
Register
Free of imperfections, such as, dry up, hickeys, broken type, etc.
Ensure the samples are of the best quality possible
Runability in other departments, to include throw length and pinfeed position; perf and score strength; fanfold.
Assist in paperwork associated with job production
Maintain silicon/anti-stat levels during a sheeter run
Wash up press at the end of job
3.Work on 6-color press, as required, as part of the training process for becoming a 6-color press operator.
Communicate, as needed, press maintenance, supply and safety issues to shift supervisor.
Maintain a clean work environment
Mix inks, as needed.
Drop paper, as needed.
Operate press in the absence of the first press operator
Comply with company rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve quality and operating efficiency of the department.
Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
Perform other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Trade school, high school or GED preferred plus 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.
COMPETENCIES
Technical/mechanical aptitude
Quality conscious
Detail oriented
Knowledge of computers
Ability to read and write English
Hours
1st Continuous Shift 7 am-7 pm (4 days on/4 days off)
And / Or
2nd Continuous Shift 7 pm-7 am (4 days on/4 days off)