Press Operator 2

About the role

This third-shift press operator role is responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining offset printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials. The position requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment, and safety requirements, along with the ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain offset press equipment
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, checking correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments prior to production to meet quality specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; perform minor repairs and replace worn or broken parts
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine appropriate press usage, settings, and materials
• Skill to make difficult precise settings of controls, adjustments, and perform routine operational maintenance
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain proper printing pressure for the job
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly

Pay

The national pay range for this role is $22.00–$28.79 per hour. The actual pay offered may vary based on education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. This position includes a $2 per hour shift differential for third shift (7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday–Thursday).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Maternity leave and adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts