This is an "in-person" position located in Newington, CT

7:00 pm - 7:00 am / 4 days on - 4 days

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

About Us

Data-Mail is a family-owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT, as a leading national print and letter shop helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT, metropolitan region, with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Referral Bonuses
• Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are actively seeking candidates who:

• Can reliably commute to our Newington, CT facility
• Are available to work:

SUMMARY

Assist in the operation of the 6-8-10 color presses with production and quality in mind. Aid the first pressman, as directed, in the efficient operation of the press. Maintain press area in regard to supplies and housekeeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the first press operator in the job setup, as follows:

• Review job tickets
• Set up paper for the production of a job
• Change cylinders
• Hang plate
• Change blanket
• Install perfs, scores, and die cuts
• Place pin feed
• Setup all finishing aspects of the press, to include roll-to-roll and sheeter

1. Assist in the production of a job, as follows:

• Maintain proper ink and ink levels in the fountain
• Maintain fountain solution
• Supply paper as indicated on the job ticket
• Record paper usage
• Assist in the inspection of the quality of print, including:

• Color
• Register
• Free of imperfections, such as dry-up, hickeys, broken type, etc.
• Ensure the samples are of the best quality possible
• Run ability in other departments, including throw length and pin feed position; perf and score strength; fanfold.
• Assist in paperwork associated with job production
• Maintain silicon/anti-stat levels during a sheeter run
• Wash up a press at the end of the job

1. Work on a 6-color press, as required, as part of the training process for becoming a 6-color press operator.
2. Communicate, as needed, press maintenance, supply, and safety issues to the shift supervisor.
3. Maintain a clean work environment
4. Mix inks, as needed.
5. Drop paper as needed.
6. Operate the press in the absence of the first press operator
7. Comply with company rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
8. Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
9. Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve the quality and operating efficiency of the department.
10. Keep the manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
11. Perform other related duties, as required, to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Trade school, high school, or GED preferred, plus 1-2 years of experience on offset presses or equivalent.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/mechanical aptitude
• Quality conscious
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to read and write English