Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Printing Press Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating printing press machinery to produce high-quality printed materials according to customer specifications. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential to ensuring successful production runs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Setup and Operation:
- Prepare printing presses by loading ink, paper, tooling, and plates.
- Accurately interpret and follow job ticket instructions.
- Conduct pre-production quality checks and obtain necessary approvals.
- Monitor production runs, collect samples, and adjust settings as needed.
- Collect and manage stock tabs from rolls during production.
- Quality and Maintenance:
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including press equipment and tools.
- Perform routine maintenance on press equipment and report any malfunctions.
- Complete production paperwork and file pre-production samples.
- Maintain a safe work environment, adhering to all company safety policies.
- Communication and Reporting:
- Report any production discrepancies or concerns to management.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in printing press operation or a related field is a plus.
- Ability to read and understand work orders and instructions.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and team-lift up to 70 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to work in a moderate noise enviroment.
- Basic understanding of Spanish is helpful.
Work Environment:
This position requires working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate. Safety is a top priority, and adherence to safety regulations is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently stoop, kneel, twist, turn, or crouch.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and team-lift up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to see clearly at close range and distance, and to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person