Heatset Press Operator Nights

Job Type: Full-time

About the role

The Heatset Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining heatset web offset printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials in a safe and efficient manner. This position ensures production schedules, quality standards, and waste reduction goals are met while maintaining equipment performance and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heatset web offset printing presses according to job specifications.
• Review production orders, work instructions, and customer requirements prior to press startup.
• Adjust ink, water balance, registration, color density, folding, and web tension to achieve required print quality.
• Monitor press performance throughout production runs and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Verify printed materials meet customer specifications for color consistency, print registration, and overall appearance.
• Troubleshoot press, mechanical, electrical, and print quality issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs on press equipment.
• Inspect paper stock, inks, coatings, and other materials to ensure suitability for production.
• Maintain production records, quality documentation, downtime reports, and material usage logs.
• Coordinate with Prepress, Bindery, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure efficient workflow.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced press operators and press assistants.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of heatset web offset press operating experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial printing presses such as Goss, Heidelberg, MAN Roland, Komori, or similar equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of color management, printing processes, and press controls.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing or production tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Benefits

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Veteran Time Off
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities