Experienced Lithographic Press Operator

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC in Modesto, CA seeks an experienced Lithographic Press Operator to run and supervise the printing process, ensuring quality and minimal waste. The role supports a fast-paced manufacturing facility and requires strong leadership of the press crew.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, solid box-plant knowledge, and comfortable with basic computer tasks and precision measuring tools. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Modesto facility.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret hard cards and report production data.
• Knowledge of tape measure, calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to lead a press crew.
• Basic computer skills and math/problem solving abilities.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the lithographic press safely and efficiently.
• Ensure printing process yields conforming products with minimal waste.
• Lead and coordinate the press crew.
• Maintain machine center in a clean, safe condition.
• Input production information.
• Perform setup verification checklist.
• Oversee preventative maintenance tasks.
• Oversee sampling plan per requirements.
• Communicate needs and directions to team members.

Skills

Box plant skills

Hard cards reading

Production reporting

Tape measure use

Calipers and micrometers

Team leadership

Math and problem solving

Tools

Printing press

Console operation

Job description

About PSC

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC is a world-class, ISO 9001 manufacturer of custom packaging. We are a market leader in the design and conversion of corrugated, folding carton, single-face lamination, foam protective packaging and point-of-purchase displays. Our facilities in Modesto and Visalia serve a wide variety of end use customers who value creativity, flexibility, speed to market and best total system cost.

We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration, and foundation of our family-owned company. Our thriving culture and values are the foundation of Team PSC: 360 degrees Health; Teamwork; Quality; and Sustainability.

We invest in our team, offering competitive benefits such as a 401K program and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

About the Experienced Lithographic Press Operator Role

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the machine
• Responsible for insuring printing process provides conforming product with a minimal amount of waste
• The candidate will lead and coordinate efforts of the Press crew.
• Maintain machine center at an acceptable level of housekeeping.
• Inputs production information
• Performs set up verification checklist
• Performs and oversees preventative maintenance responsibilities of operating personnel
• Performs and oversees sampling plan in accordance to requirements
• Communicate needs, obstacles, and direction to those who need the information

Qualifications that are required for this job include

• Must be knowledgeable in all normal box plant skills including but not limited to reading hard cards, accurate production reporting, reading and using tape measure, use of calipers and micrometers.
• Must have knowledge of console and printing press and be able to operate safely and productively.
• Must be able to lead crew in all aspects of work center operations.
• Must possess basic computer skills, have the ability to perform mathematical problems relative to job functions, and possess problem solving skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.