Offset Press Operator

About the role

Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing at Millennium Print Group (MPG), a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International. Based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, MPG specializes in trading and collectible cards and offers a unique range of services.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run offset press equipment to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Review job tickets, verify materials, and prepare presses for efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot printing, mechanical, and color-related issues.
• Inspect printed sheets and ensure alignment with proofs, die lines, and color requirements.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic press repairs.
• Record time, materials, and production data accurately in the MIS system.
• Maintain safe operations and follow all SOPs, ISO standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of offset printing experience, or 2+ years directly operating an offset press.
• Hands-on experience with 40” multi-color offset press equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with press tools (micrometers, refractometers, torque wrenches, etc.).
• Ability to produce high-quality prints with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and comfort working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use MIS systems.

Qualifications

• Passion for Cards: Produce exceptional quality prints that meet strict brand standards.
• Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Follow all safety procedures, perform accurate inspections, and maintain equipment to high standards.
• Challenging the Expected: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate print quality.
• Building Relationships: Collaborate effectively with press crew members and supervisors to support seamless production.

Skills

• Offset Press Operation
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Benefits

Competitive pay + full benefits package including:

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability
• Subsidized premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates

Pay

Competitive pay "above the industry" commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Onsite