Digital Press Operator

Career; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Job summary

Hire Energy is seeking a Machine Operator for our Dallas, TX facility to support commercial printing operations on 2nd shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). The role requires setting up and operating folders, inserters, and presses, ensuring quality, and coordinating with bindery teams.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($16–$18/hr) based on experience and includes medical insurance as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3+ years in manufacturing, printing, or bindery.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiar with data entry on production computers.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate folders, inserters, and presses according to work orders.
• Inspect finished products for defects and quality.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Load paper stock, ink, and materials into machines.
• Coordinate workflow with bindery teams to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Read work orders

Digital literacy

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job: Machine Operator (Commercial Printing)

Shift: 2nd Shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Pay: $16 - $18/hr based on experience

Location: Dallas, TX 75212

Similar type presses would be: HP Indigo, Konica Minolta KM1, Xerox, or Cannon.

Benefits

• Medical insurance

Culture

Our staffing professionals are committed to meeting your individual needs and exceeding your expectations. Experienced top-quality candidates are the result of our extensive screening process, in-depth evaluations, industry-specific testing, and reference checking.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Machine Set-Up & Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate folders, inserters, and printing presses according to work orders. This includes adjusting rollers, folders, and guides for different paper sizes and folds.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products (printed, folded, or inserted) for defects like wrinkles, misaligned folds, or incorrect inserts.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs on equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Material Handling: Load paper stock, ink, and materials into machines.
• Workflow Coordination: Work with bindery teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean work area and follow all safety protocols.

Specialized Roles

• Folder Operator: Focus on folding, slitting, and scoring printed sheets into signatures.
• Inserter Operator: Operates high-speed equipment to insert printed matter into envelopes or folders.
• Printing Operator: Handles offset, flexographic, or digital presses, including installing plates and mixing ink.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or work experience.
• Experience: 1 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, printing, or bindery environment preferred.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read work orders.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, work in a fast-paced environment, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Digital Literacy: Familiarity with computers for inputting production data.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Operators are typically evaluated on their ability to meet production speeds, maintain high-quality standards, and minimize waste.

Requirements

• Accept a background check to be performed
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Stay on your feet for 8 hour shifts
• Knowledge in: Manufacturing
• Knowledge in: Commercial Printing
• Knowledge in: Data Entry
• Knowledge in: Material Handling
• Knowledge in: Bindery Operations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hire Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.