Job description

Sterling North America, Inc. has steadily grown to become one of the leading print resources for the financial industry and broader business community. We are driven by a mission to provide the best product, fast and cost-effectively. Combining advanced digital technologies with traditional offset printing, Sterling is able to meet a wide range of printing needs.

At Sterling our employees are our most valuable resource and due to our continued and rapid growth we have a full-time 2nd Pressman Level 1 opportunity for Web Print at our brand-new facility in Hauppauge, NY (Long Island, Suffolk County) Working 2nd and/or 3rd shift!

Under the direction of the Web Press Manager, the 2nd Pressman – Level 1 is responsible for the handling process of print production along with performing multiple task to ensure all work orders are complete.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review job ticket/work order with 1st Press Operator.
• Assist Roll Tender as needed. Ensure roll tags are properly processed.
• Assist with set-up and make-ready.
• Bend, hang and/or remove plates.
• Ability to mix ink and match PMS color using computer software and ink mixer.
• Fill ink fountains.
• Fill ink and mix water chemistry.
• Fill plastisolve and glue containers.
• Web the press.
• Change, pack and wash blankets.
• Wash units.
• Assist with roller installation, setting and adjustments.
• Assist in performing preventive maintenance including grease and oil presses.
• Run the press.
• Knowledge to understand registration including back ups and all marks for folds, web-to-web, comps and color register.
• Ability to remove press guards for general cleaning operations.
• Assist in performing the removal of roller from press for inspection or cleaning and replace.
• Perform as directed registrations, roller wash up, cleaning water trays, as directed by the Press Operator.
• Equivalent work experience
• Strong organizational, and time management skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with printing solvents and equipment maintenance
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and ability to accurately distinguish color variation
• High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
• Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems
• Energetic, dependable and a reliable team player
• Ability to follow directions, safety standards and be on-call for emergency situations
• Willing to work overtime as required, occasionally on short notice
• Ability to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. Sitting, standing, pushing and/or/pulling, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment is usually noisy and may be performed while exposed to chemicals and odors commonly associated with printing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be available to work extended hours and a flexible schedule, which includes early mornings, days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Essential Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals will require a full range of physical motion and coordination (extending hands and arms, walking to achieve tasks, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion, i.e., substantial moving of arms, wrists, hands, and/or finger).
• Individual must be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy (70) pounds with assistance.
• Individual is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, twist/turn or crawl, reach with hands and arms and see, talk or hear; push/pull up to fifty (50) pounds on a regular and recurring basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Have normal hearing with or without device.

We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive salaries
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k retirement savings - employer matched, holiday pay, vacation, and sick time.
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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