Thank you for your interest in employment with Leanin' Tree!Leanin' Tree is the nation's leading fine art greeting card publisher and #1 rated alternative greeting card manufacturer. Our facility is located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. For over 70 years, we have been bringing the best of words and art together. Leanin’ Tree is employee owned and offers a warm and friendly working environment. Come join our team!

POSITION  DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POSITION:        Second Press Operator

REPORTS TO:                   Lead Press Operator and Director, Manufacturing

DEPARTMENT:                  Press                                 

DATE:                                 2024

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1) GENERAL PURPOSE

To perform the duties as a Second Press Operator (Sheet fed) for our sheet fed offset presses, as well as feeder responsibilities when needed. 

2)  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

3. 1. Support First Press Operator by readying jobs and maintaining

quality during the press run.

3. 2. Prepare paper, operate Automaton load turner, load and unload paper

 from press

3. 3. Assist in maintaining paper inventory, recording job information, and completing production reports
   4. Help coordinate production jobs
   5. Check and fill ink fountains, grease and oil units, clean and wash around press, and ink and coating fountains.
   6. Perform preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments to rollers and other small moving parts.
   7. Perform other tasks as requested by Lead Press Operator.

4)  SUPERVISORY DUTIES

            None                                                      

5)  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED

            Knowledge of feeding a press

            Knowledge of printing processes and production quality standards

            Mechanically inclined skills

            Ability to work well as part of a team

            Ability to communicate effectively to produce quality work on schedule

            Ability to work on equipment

6)  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

     High School Graduate

     Minimum 2 – 3 years experience as a Second Press Operator

7)  MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED                      

      KBA 105 5 Color Offset Press

      Roland MP 104 6 color Offset Press

      X-Rite scanning densitometer

      Automaton Paper Load Turner

      Forklift

      Pallet jack

      Chemicals and ink used in the printing process

      Cleaning solvents

      Various hand tools

8)  WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL SKILLS NEEDED

           Indoor manufacturing environment

Ability to stand all day, requires tasks standing, walking, and bending.

           Ability to lift up to 50 pounds        

Works with hand tools weighing up to 10 pounds in positions above and below head, and extended from body, on a frequent basis.

           Works with high noise levels  

Visual requirements include hand/eye coordination and visual acuity in near/mid ranges

Manual dexterity, using both hands and fingers in handling and grasping, reaching with arms/hands

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Non-Exempt/ Pay Range Min $22.00/hr Max $26.00/hr

Benefits include: health plan, life insurance, disability, 401k plan, and entitlements.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job.

We offer excellent benefits- 3 weeks Paid Time Off your first year of employment, 10 paid holidays, plus Floating Holiday and Volunteer time!  Health, dental, and vision eligible after 30 days, Life Assistance Program, FSA, life/disability insurance, 401(k), and free product! We are an EEO Employer