What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Feeder position at Printing Partners?
Job Overview
A press feeder loads paper into the feeding tray of a printing press. They can also be trained on other duties pertaining to the running of the press, while following safety guidelines. A press feeder can be trained to become a press operator.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Follow online work instructions for each printed project.- Gather press supplies to help the press operator run the machine efficiently.
- Monitor the flow of the paper, checking for paper jams.
- Assist press operator with cleaning press and cylinders and removal of plates.
- Make repairs to machine as necessary.
- Maintain service logs.
- Follow quality and safety guidelines and company policies.
- Other duties pertaining to operating press.
Qualifications:
- Understanding of printing press operations
- Knowledge of printing press technology
- Mechanical aptitude to make minor repairs
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work long hours while standing and lifting heavy paper.