2 – Color Press Operator

4over,-LLC-1; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

4over in Huber Heights, OH is seeking a 2-Color Press Operator to organize daily workflow, set up and run the Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press, and manage stock and ink inventory for each job. You will review press schedules, mix inks to match orders, monitor cycles, perform light maintenance, and help maintain safety standards while producing high-quality print products.

Qualifications include 1–3 years’ press experience and ability to read color specifications, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish color variations and mix inks to order specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability to machine issues.
• Time management to handle multiple print jobs and deadlines.
• Attention to color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate the Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press to produce high-quality print products
• Access the batching system to view press schedule and identify priority jobs to be completed
• Examine job orders to determine quantity, stock specs, color and special printing instructions
• Mix inks to match order specifications
• Monitor press cycle and performance, ensure defect checks and reporting
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs as needed
• Maintain safety and housekeeping, comply with PPE requirements
• Complete paperwork and attend department meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Color matching

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Math basics

Organization

Tools

Heidelberg QuickMaster 2-Color

Job description

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2 – Color Press Operator

Regular Full Time DIRECT Huber Heights, OH, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2838

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The 2-Color Operator’s job is to organize daily workflow, print production labels for each finished product, run the printing press and maintain stock & ink inventory.

Salary Range: from $22 to $25 Hourly.

Work Schedule: 1st shift, Monday Thru Friday, 6am to 2pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The listed requirements are representative of knowledge, skillset, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific duties may vary to meet the needs of the company.

• Set up, configure, and operate the Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press to produce high-quality print products
• Access the batching system to view press schedule and identify priority jobs to be completed
• Examine job orders to determine the quantity to be printed, stock specifications, color(s) and special printing instructions
• Mix inks to match order specifications
• Monitor press cycle and performance, ensuring optimum press performance and job quantity reporting along, with defect and quality checks
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine making basic repairs as needed according to schedule
• Actively remove waste items for recycling
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES:

• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a 2 color press operator, preferably on a Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing 2 color press maintenance and minor repairs.
• Background mixing inks to match colors specified in orders

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to accurately distinguish color variations when mixing inks to meet order specifications.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills:Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching
• May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery, and frequent use of walking
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product
• Frequent lifting, carrying, or pulling products weighing up to 50 lbs
• Vision requirements- close vision, ability to adjust focus and ability to see color with the ability to differences between colors, shades, and brightness

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to noise at varying levels.
• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to smells at varying levels.
• Employee will heavily rely on vision to ensure the quality of products.

4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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