Offset Press Operator

Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Offset Press Operator, where your expertise will drive the creation of high-quality printed materials. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining offset printing presses, ensuring precise color management, and delivering exceptional print products. Your attention to detail and technical skills will contribute to our commitment to excellence in print advertising, packaging, and other commercial printing projects. This position offers a vibrant environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront of every job.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Sets up machine and maintain quality throughout run per individual job
• The Press Operator is responsible for operating and managing multiple pieces of state-of-the-art technology.
• Changes press plates, blankets and cylinders as needed
• Cleans inks fountains, plates and changes units as needed
• Runs machine at optimal speed to meet production standards
• Performs adjustments on machine to ensure maximum productivity
• Performs regular quality checks on all components to ensure quality standards are met
• Recalibrates equipment as required
• Sets color
• Communicates job status and production concerns/issues during shift transition to ensure optimal productivity for following shift
• Notifies Team Lead of quality issues
• Works with Team Lead to resolve concerns
• Ensures safety practices are followed
• Tracks job counts, make readies, waste as instructed with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Spots defects in the print and correct to essential functions of the job
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• Required – High school diploma or GED
• Prior offset printing background as press operator required
• Ability to read and interpret job instructions
• Ability to work with both computers and mechanical systems
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Ability to monitor production equipment for speed and quality
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including moving up to 10 pounds regularly and lifting to 45 pounds intermittently
• Knowledge of mechanical operations and processes
• Basic knowledge of postal guidelines for sorted mail preferred

Perks:

• Sign-On Bonus!
• Relocation Assistance!
• Robust Benefits!
• Competitive Wages!
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off!

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30