Offset Press Operator

Advatix Inc.; Midland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix Inc. is seeking an experienced press operator to run Komori LS and GL series 6-color offset presses on the night shift in Midland, TX. The role emphasizes achieving run speed standards, maintaining quality, and minimizing waste while meeting customer requirements.

The candidate will apply G7 color theory (gray balance, dot gain, ink trap) to ensure branded color accuracy and will perform make-ready, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• > Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• "> Typically requires a minimum of 2 years offset (sheet-fed) printing experience
• "> Demonstrated proficiency with multi-color (2-6 units) offset press equipment
• "> Understands LAB values and makes the required ink adjustments to maintain branded match color compliance
• "> Possesses mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Operates high-quality Komori LS and GL series 6-color offset presses.
• Performs machine make-ready and aims for run speed standards and productivity while meeting customer and quality requirements.
• Monitors product quality and minimizes waste and rework.
• Applies G7 color theory to ensure color accuracy and ink balance.
• Records time and materials accurately and maintains equipment maintenance.

Skills

Offset printing

G7 color theory

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Komori LS

GL series

Job description

Key Results Area

• Responsible for operating high-quality products using Komori LS and GL series automated Offset sheet-fed printing equipment (6-color)
• Responsible for performing machine make ready, achieving run speed standards, productivity efficiencies, and more importantly, achieving customer requirements and quality standards
• Monitors the product for quality while minimizing waste and rework
• Utilizes G7 color theory including gray balance, dot gain and ink trap to provide high quality process printing
• Accurately records time and materials for each job and is accountable for equipment maintenance
• Diagnoses problems, makes adjustments, troubleshoots and provides the required maintenance to equipment in a timely manner
• Must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to as much as 60 pounds occasionally
• Observes established safe working and housekeeping procedures and follows all standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Skills & Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years offset (sheet-fed) printing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with multi-color (2-6 units) offset press equipment
• Understands LAB values and makes the required ink adjustments to maintain branded match color compliance
• Possesses mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Shift Requirements

• Night Shift (Required) – flexible (3-12hr / 4-10hr)
  • 40 hours
  • Possible part time

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