Web Press Operators

About the role

Adam's Publishing Group is seeking experienced Web Press Operators to join their team at the Princeton, MN printing facility. Pressmen are responsible for the overall performance of the press, including production, efficiency, quality, material usage, safety, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Correctly make ready press from information on job ticket.
• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders.
• Monitor product for quality during job runs.
• Check preciseness of detail against specifications and proof.
• Communicate to management concerns relating to specific jobs, press performance and crew performance.
• Follow process control and quality control procedures.
• PRACTICE SAFE WORK HABITS.
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY.

Requirements

• Previous press experience with a background in cold set web production.
• A strong understanding of the offset printing process and web press operations.
• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Quality-conscious and production-oriented.
• Capable of setting priorities and attention to detail.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Good mechanical aptitude and skills.
• Demonstration of professional conduct and cooperative behavior with co-workers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Skills

• Strong understanding of offset printing processes and web press operations.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications.
• Knowledge of press capabilities and settings.
• Attention to detail and quality consciousness.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Professional conduct and cooperative behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive wage range from $15.00 - $30.00 per hour.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and paid time off.
• Uniforms provided.

Pay

• $15-$18/hr for Entry Level Position.
• $18-$25/hr for Press Operator.
• $25-$30/hr for Lead Operator.

Schedule

• Full-time position available.