Job Title:         1st Pressman

Department:    Pressroom

Reports To:     Plant Manager

Shift: Nights (8pm-8am)

For over 65 years, SG360° has not just survived, but thrived, by responding to the changing needs of our diverse client base.  What started as a regional commercial printer is today a national, industry-leading provider of direct marketing solutions.

SG360° is currently hiring a full-time 1st Pressman in our Pressroom department located in Broadview, Illinois.  

• WEEKLY PAY
• FRIENDLY WORK ENVIORNMENT 
• FULL BENEFITS-401K, DENTAL,VISION & MEDICAL+MORE 
• JOIN OUR TEAM NOW!!

 Opportunity to learn and grow in the print industry.   

Benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, union health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program and 401k including employer match. Weekly paycheck!

Come join our team!

Job Purpose: 

To direct the press crew that are operating the printing press, putting on ink or other coatings on paper according to written specification through the inline finishing, ensuring proper quality and waste control.   

Essential Functions:   

1. Reads instructions from the job jacket, sets up and directs the work of the press crew. 

2. Produce and approve preliminary make-ready; after final approval, direct press operation to meet customer specifications. 

3. Inform press crew of job specifications and production requirements; verify all measurements, packing, ink, film, plates, ink tack, PH levels, web temperatures, etc. 

4. Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, ghosting, poor ink trapping, register, etc.; correct deficiencies and monitor safe press operations including proper guarding. 

5. Train press crews in work skills; aid them to improve their competency by cross-training during press set-up and operations. 

6. Demonstrate mechanical competency with the inking, dampening, printing units, feeder, inline, and delivery systems and controls 

7. Develop work improvements and procedures; solve problems as needed; report needed repairs; recommend equipment needs to Plant Manager; perform maintenance and housekeeping functions. 

8. Demonstrate technical competencies with color, quality, paper, ink, blankets and fountain solution 

9. Use measuring accessories such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter packing gauge, or micrometer as needed. 

10. Responsible for quality of ink jet imaging including position and synchronization. 

11. Effectively communicate with crew and supervisors. 

Additional Responsibilities:   

1. Perform work and duties to meet our production needs and to provide superior customer satisfaction. 

2. Report time and production results accurately, be on time to work, work overtime when requested to meet the needs of our customers. 

3. Improve skills, suggest improvements, cooperate with other departments, and improve knowledge of SG360°-Broadview Web Facility and the graphic arts industry. 

4. Follow proper work procedures, comply with SG360°-Broadview Web Facility policies and obey safety and security rules.  

5. Performs other duties as needed.  

JOB SKILLS: * Basic math, measurement, mechanical, statistical process control, communication, interpersonal, and problem solving.   Proper use of hand and portable power tools.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: * Complete understanding of workflow, laws, regulations and policies, printing press operations, printing system components, printing instruments and tools and printing substrates and materials.

EDUCATION & TRAINING: High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Trade, vocational, Chicago Graphic Arts Institute and equipment manufacturer training.   Safety training as required by OSHA regulations, operation of Segerdahl Data Collection System, and all documents used at press.  On-the-job training for operation, set-up and maintenance of all press systems, auxiliary equipment and in-line equipment. 

EXPERIENCE: Five to ten years in a web printing facility.  2nd pressman experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 50 pounds.  Able to stand for eight to twelve hours daily.

SG360° is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.  SG360° will provide reasonable accommodation to complete the online application consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative.