What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offset Press Operator position at AlphaGraphics - US004?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
About the Position:
We are looking for an experienced Offset Press Operator who can jump in as needed to support our print production team. This is a part-time or on-call role, ideal for a seasoned press operator who values flexibility and knows how to keep a pressroom running clean and tight.
This is not a training position. We need someone who can be productive from the minute they walk in, with minimal ramp-up. If you’re an experienced offset press operator looking to stay active in print without the full-time grind, we’d love to have you on call.
Schedule: Variable / On-call. Primarily weekdays, between 6:00am–5:00pm
Pay Range: $30 /hour depending on experience
Daily Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain offset presses:
- Heidelberg Speedmaster 52-5 Color Press.
- Ryobi 3302 2-Color Press or similar.
- Set up and run jobs with tight registration, color matching, and consistency
- Monitor print quality throughout the run — adjust ink, water, and feed as needed
- Perform routine cleaning, plate changes, and basic press maintenance
- Assist in keeping the pressroom clean, organized, and ready for the next job
- Collaborate with production staff to meet tight deadlines and rush jobs
What we’re looking for
- 5 years of experience operating small-format offset presses
- Comfortable running short-to-medium run jobs in a fast-paced environment
- Can read and interpret job tickets, color proofs, and paper specs
- Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work independently
- Mechanically inclined with a proactive maintenance mindset
- Available for on-call or part-time coverage, including same-day needs
Pay & Schedule
- $30 /hour based on experience and availability
- Flexible scheduling. Variable / On-call. Primarily weekdays, between 6:00am–5:00pm
- On-call availability may include short notice based on workload
Salary : $30