SOP

SOP is seeking to fill the following positions:

Pressroom:

Press Operator

• Coldset Web (see coldset presses)
• Heatset (see heatset presses)

Coordinate / Direct set up of press based on job ticket instructions; ability to adjust color quality, registration, ink setting and ink mixing; make necessary makeready adjustments and inspections; supervise press crew and oversee overall quality of printed work.

Requirements include:

• Experience in various makeready scenarios for jobs on press
• Complete knowledge of all press operations / functions.
• Ability to control waste and problem solve on press.
• Understanding of quality control systems to meet customer expectations.
• Vocational / technical degree or 3-5 years as a Press Operator or Second Press Operator.

Second Press Operator

Team player who supports Press Operator in makereadies and operation of press; ensures that job ticket instructions are followed and that final product meets customer expectations; assist with paper webs on press; oversee crew work performance.

Requirements include:

• Team player who supports Press Operator in various stages of quality control.
• Ability to solve problems on press.
• Understanding of printing quality issues, ink, color, etc.
• High school diploma or G.E.D., or 1-2+years experience on printing press. (technical degree a plus.)

Rollman

Coordinate and manage paper/materials for jobs on press; inspect and maintain splicers; clean and organize work area; conduct quality control inspections, etc.

Requirements include:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• 1-2+ years experience in a printing press environment.
• High school diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent work experience.

Bindery / Inserting / Mailing

Stitcher Operator

for Mueller-Martini stitchers including Mueller-Martini inserting machines.

Perfect binding Operator

for Mueller-Martini NORM 15-pocket Perfect binder.

Perform stitching/binding operations; follow job ticket instructions and produce production records, do preventive maintenance, assist others in technical and mechanical operations, clean and keep work are safe.

Requirements include:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions on job ticket and understanding product dimensions and quality control factors.
• Good overall knowledge of stitchers and trimming operations and makeready practices.
• Overall knowledge of stitching machine functions and general understanding of inserting machines.
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent work experience (technical degree a plus.)
• Spanish speaking a plus

Electronic Pre-Press

Graphics Production Operator

Must be proficient with overall graphic applications on the Macintosh and/or PC platforms. Electronic prepress and postscript experience required. Knowledge of CREO Prinergy, Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Pagemaker, and Adobe Acrobat. Imposition software experience a plus. General computer / graphics working knowledge of image setters and RIPS. Direct-to-Plate experience is also a must!

The electronic pre-press department is our fastest growing area of our company and we are continuously expanding.

We have electronic pre-press shifts working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with all shifts available.

Additional Positions Available:

• Quality control personnel
• Drivers for our warehouse shipping department

Contact:

Southwest Offset Printing Company

13650 Gramercy Place
Gardena, California 90249-2465

(310)323-0112 General Office
FAX RESUME TO (310) 323-6927
Atten: Human Resources