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Press Operator

SEEK Careers Staffing
Prairie, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Press Operator - Day/Evening Shift - Sun Prairie, WI

 

Position – Press Operator

Job Location – Sun Prairie, WI

Starting Date – As soon as possible

Employment Term – Contract to Hire

Employment Type – Full-Time

Work Hours (Shift) – Day Shift (6:00am - 6:00pm)

Starting Pay – $19-$20/hr Depending on Experience

Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Referral Bonus

Required Education – High School Diploma/GED


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (the items listed reflect management’s

assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be

assigned):

1. Use Technique to read and understand the job ticket, conduct data recording and

layout sheet for setup and printing instructions.

2. Understand and utilize the Omnicom format on the Sunday presses.

3. Prepare the press for the current job with the necessary supplies for that job, i.e., the

paper, ink, UV, and corresponding blanket.

4. Achieve and maintain proper web alignment and tension.

5. Monitor running tension and keep the press crew alerted to all upcoming splices

including mill splices.

6. Hang and remove press plates in units.

7. Have the proper cartoning and related materials ready for the job.

8. Use clamp to move logs safely.

9. Change ink totes and ink barrels.

10. Setup, operate and maintain stacker.

11. Setup, operate and maintain sheeter.

12. Set color.

13. Read and interpret a ruler.

14. Help web the press and assist in folder or sheeter setup.

15. Fill out quality checklist for folder and sheeter.

16. Setup UV coater (and clean when finished).

17. Check and monitor product being delivered into stacker or sheeter, i.e., square fold,

rubbing or marking, stacking product properly, gusset, position of UV varnish,

perfs/scores.

18. Remove waste bin at end of form.

19. Cross-train on other presses.

20. Get prepared for the next job before the current job ends.

21. Ensure compliance with Royle and OSHA safety and health rules. Understand and

practices safe equipment operations.Third Press Operator Job Description 03-2021 Page 2

22. Conduct preventative and general maintenance of the machine.

23. Assist in clean up, wash ups and maintaining of an orderly and neat work

environment.

24. Discuss project specifications with the next shift at shift change.

25. Communicates status, progress, and schedules to all internal customers.

26. Other duties and responsibilities as required.

 

NON ESSENTAIL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (the items that are not essential and those

that if not performed would not significantly and functionally alter the primary purpose of

the job)

1. Assists in clean up and maintaining of an orderly and neat work environment.

2. Learn and perform second press operator responsibilities as required.

3. Discuss project specifications with the next shift at shift change.

4. Assist in other departments as requested.

5. Other duties and responsibilities as required.


Please send your resume to
Watertown@seekcareers.com. Call/text 920-261-1444 or apply online at www.seekcareers.com.

 

Keywords: Print, Printing, Press, Operator, Machine, Press,

 

About SEEK Careers/Staffing

You are a person with unique skills, experience and education.  When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®.  You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized.

 

SEEK Careers/Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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