1st shift- Printing Machine Operator

Western States Envelope Company; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

9 paid holidays

80 hours vacation + 3 sick days (year

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

Western States Envelope Company, located in Butler, WI, is seeking a Press Operator for the 1st shift. You will set up the press, monitor production runs, and ensure high-quality offset-printed materials meet customer specs. The role requires attention to detail and experience with offset printing.

The position offers climate-controlled work, 80 hours of vacation and 3 paid sick days in year one, and a sign-on bonus up to $1,000. Compensation starts at $24 per hour with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing equipment or presses.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze machine operations and identify issues affecting quality.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail for precise work.
• Ability to visually inspect printed products for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up the two-color press prior to printing.
• Inspect products visually and separate envelopes as needed.
• Maintain accurate counts of envelopes, boxes, cartons and skids.
• Pack envelopes neatly and keep pace with machine speed.
• Place envelopes on the machine feed and ensure correct labeling and packaging.
• Troubleshoot jams and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Adjust ink and water roller pressures as required.
• Keep press and workspace clean and lean.

Skills

Operator Experience

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Manual dexterity

Visual inspection

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Butler Corporate HQ - Butler, WI 53007Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: FirstJob Category: Manufacturing SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $1,000!

Love printing? Have an eye for detail?

Join our team as a Press Operator in Butler, WI! If you have offset printing experience and enjoy producing high-quality work, we want to hear from you. Work in a climate-controlled facility and earn 80 hours of paid vacation plus 3 paid sick days in your first year.

As a Press Operator, you will play a crucial role in producing top-notch printed materials and oversee the operation of our printing press to produce high-quality printed materials. You will be responsible for setting up the press, monitoring production runs, and ensuring that printed products meet quality standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in offset printing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

SHIFT AVAILABLE

1st shift- Mon-Fri- 6:30a.m- 2:30p.m.

HERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance: 9 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
• Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• Set-up of 2 color machine prior to printing.
• Properly inspect product visually, separate envelopes.
• Maintain accurate counts of envelopes to boxes, cartons and skids.
• Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keep up with machine speed.
• Placing of envelopes onto feed of machine.
• Proper checking of order throughout course of production to ensure accurate labeling, printing, and packaging of product.
• Removing paper jams, preventative maintenance when scheduled.
• Adjust ink and water roller pressures.
• Maintain press and surrounding area to our lean specifications.

QUALIFICATIONSSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Operator Experience
• Excellent mechanical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Strong Analytical abilities: Analyzing machine operations, inspection of products, locating troublesome elements within machines necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and mechanical malfunctions.
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to inspect product visually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to stand for approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop during an eight hour shift. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.