Offset Press Operator

PIA MidAmerica; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k Savings/match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

NextPage in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Press Operator to support offset printing operations, including plate preparation, ink handling, and color matching. The role emphasizes maintainable quality, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced print environment.

The candidate should have 4+ years in offset press work, mechanical aptitude, and strong understanding of printing processes. This on-site position offers competitive starting pay and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in a pressroom on offset press equipment.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of offset printing processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand math, decimal points, and reading a ruler.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret job tickets and production requirements.
• Operate press and plating equipment with an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency.
• Load paper, ink, and materials needed for production.
• Review press sheets for flaws, content, register and backup.
• Troubleshoot print and job planning issues to maintain efficient production output.
• Mix PMS colors to customer specifications.
• Assist with press startup, shutdown, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to meet scheduling goals.
• Follow safety procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Offset press experience

Mechanical aptitude

Math & ruler reading

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plating device

Press equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Openings / Posted 2 months ago

As a Press Operator or 2nd Pressman, would you say you’re protective of your work and team?

Are you a Press Operator who is driven to succeed and protective of your work?

Do you have Sheetfed Press experience and value kindness?

Are you looking for an opportunity in Print and enjoy being versatile?

Join our team in Kansas City, MO!

What’s The Shift And Pay

• Shift – Any available shift
• Starting pay is $24 to $30 (commensurate with experience)
• Overtime required during peak business needs

What You Get In Return

• Benefits include generous PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k Savings/match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Long-term & Short-term Disability

Your New Role

As an Offset Press Operator, your intermediate to high-level knowledge will play a key role in supporting the operation of our Komori offset press, plating device, and other press equipment. You will utilize your offset printing knowledge to assist with production, troubleshooting, maintenance, quality control, and continuous improvement efforts while working under the guidance of a Level III Operator.

• Read and interpret job tickets and production requirements
• Operate press and plating equipment with an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency
• Load paper, ink, and materials needed for production
• Review press sheets for flaws, content, register and backup
• Troubleshoot print and job planning issues to maintain efficient production output
• Mix PMS colors to customer specifications
• Assist with press startup, shutdown, maintenance, and cleaning
• Communicate effectively with production teams to meet scheduling goals
• Follow safety procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 4+ years of experience working in a pressroom on offset press equipment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of offset printing processes
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to understand math, decimal points, and reading a ruler
• Acceptable criminal background check

Who We Are

NextPage offers a new dimension in communications through creative problem solving, smart data mining and the latest technologies to get you beyond the printed page. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit 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.