Multicolor Press Operator - Foresight Group - MSU Federal Credit Union

Description

At Foresight Group, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of the Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays. Go to our website, Foresight Group, to learn more about the history of our company! 

The Multicolor Press Operator will be responsible for setting up and running, as well as performing basic maintenance for the following machines: Sheet-fed 6/c 40-inch press: Mitsubishi D3000 to half size sheet-fed presses: Ryobi 755XL, Heidelberg SM52 and Q46 to include a 2/c Halm Super Jet envelope press. The Press Operator continues to learn upon assignment to set-up and operate the lines of associated equipment to become a more skillful and versatile operator. 

This is a second shift role with work hours usually fall between the hours of 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday with overtime as needed during peak business times. Initial training may take place during first shift if needed. Other schedules may be available depending on candidate and company needs. 

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates (Foresight Group) is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. 

Compensation & Benefits -

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean and orderly, and promotes safety
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums 
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match, plus an automatic 2% contribution from company
• 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Acquire the job folder and review it for the specifications or special instructions that may impact the operation or setting up of the equipment. 
• Follow routine procedures in the setting up and in the operation of the equipment. 
• Review the quality of the product continuously to meet the standard that is required.
• Maintain the required records with quantities, quality, and any other required information.
• Cross-train and learn the lines of associate equipment.
• Assist in the training of employees new to the department. 
• Maintain both the press equipment and immediate area. 
• Report unusual conditions or circumstances to the supervisor or the person in charge. 
•  Work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as needed.
•  Record retention and logging time into software for job costing and time tracking 
• Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Sees to proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Operate or assist on other pressroom equipment and presses if needed and when workload permits.
• Assist in cleaning up and keeping immediate work area neat and orderly.
• Make final pre-run inspection of job and approves or confers with supervisor for approval. Responsible for quality of printed work with defined levels of authority.
• Make job ready and adjust print quality, registration, color settings and PMS color match and mixings.
• Operate or direct operation of printing press to print in accordance with job orders.
• Monitor pH and conductivity of fountain solution on offset press.
• Comply with all OSHA safety requirements. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

• Mechanical skills and experience preferred:
  • Machine set up, operation and maintenance 
  • Set up and fine tune of the cutting programs during operation.
  • Set and monitor equipment to ensure quality of finished product.
  • Change and adjust equipment as needed.
  • Inspect working parts and be able to recognize those that need replacement.
• Communication skills
• Use of measuring devices
• Record data
• General computer usage
• Use of manual and battery powered pallet jack

 Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Requires ability to stand for extended periods, handle paper, reach forward, bend and lift boxes or cartons that can weigh up to 50 pounds 
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) [Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Hearing Protection] 
• This position requires onsite presence at the employee’s assigned location for all scheduled shifts 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be constructed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. MSU Federal Credit Union is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)