Offset Press Assistant Operator

Description

Job Summary: Assist in adjusting mechanisms for offset printing to ensure efficient production, quality output, and primary equipment maintenance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Ensure quality and efficiency in offset printing. 2. Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of machinery. 3. Promote teamwork and occupational safety. **1. Job Objective** Assist in adjusting startup mechanisms and ensuring proper operation of the offset printing system to guarantee efficient, high-quality production according to the production schedule. Also responsible for equipment cleaning and primary maintenance. **3.1 Primary Responsibilities** * Inspect supplies and raw materials before loading them into the machine/equipment, segregating all items failing to meet required quality standards and specifications, and reporting such cases to the Production Coordinator. 2. Inspect, calibrate, and perform necessary adjustments prior to normal machine operation, using precision measuring tools to inspect components. 3. For new projects, jointly review with the graphic design team the optimal prepress approach to faithfully reproduce the artwork. 4. Review the daily production schedule to verify the work queue. 5. Begin print adjustment once color proof, master sheet, and/or authorized reference are available. 6. Approve the first piece of each production run with support from the Production Coordinator and Quality Coordinator. * Record each print run in the logbook. * Request additional materials from the Production Coordinator as needed. * Inform the Production Coordinator when raw materials or supplies have been saved. * Clear the production line and perform cleaning at the end of each print run and each shift. **3.2 Secondary Responsibilities** 1. Maintain the machine/equipment in operational condition through inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication per the established maintenance schedule. 2. Record all maintenance activities in the corresponding logbook, keeping records consistently up to date. 3. Prepare reports on executed maintenance for the machine/equipment and submit them to the Production Coordinator for tracking of necessary corrective actions. * Keep the work area orderly and clean; promote order and cleanliness at the end of each shift. * Conduct plate inventory every four months and share results with the Production Coordinator. * Promote teamwork with the assigned general assistant. **3.3 Tertiary Responsibilities** 1. Attend occupational safety and health training courses provided by the organization. 2. Perform duties in a disciplined and orderly manner, adhering to safety and health guidelines and directives communicated by senior management. 3. Operate machinery, equipment, and tools safely, complying with all accident prevention and control measures. 4. Use provided personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks, ensuring its proper care, cleaning, and maintenance. 5. Comply with safety procedures for hazardous work, confined space entry, electrical work, chemical handling, etc. Salary: $10,000.00 - $10,500.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment