Offset Press Operator: Makeready, Color Control & Growth

Convivial Brands Elc Inc; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Convivial Brands Elc Inc. is seeking a Press Operator to support Verdant’s RMGT 9-Series offset press, performing makeready, running, and quality monitoring. The role collaborates with the Production Technical Manager and press team and may include onboarding and training of new staff.

Overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on workload. The position emphasizes maintaining high-quality print results, adherence to safety standards, and efficient production flow across shifts and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in an offset pressroom (sheetfed preferred).
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Familiarity with color control, ink setup, and makeready tasks.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and log production records.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and write basic production notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist makeready tasks: plate mounting, ink setup, wash-ups, paper loading, and register.
• Set up and adjust feeders, delivery, and in‑line units.
• Monitor sheet quality, color, and registration; address issues promptly.
• Inspect sheets for color accuracy, density, registration, and defects.
• Document job tickets, waste logs, and production records; ensure timely reporting.
• Collaborate with Production Technical Manager and team; follow job orders.
• Maintain press area cleanliness and safety; participate in training and SOP reviews.

Skills

Press operation

Quality control

Ink/water balance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

RMGT 9-Series press

Job description

Convivial Brands Elc Inc. is seeking a Press Operator to support Verdant’s RMGT 9-Series offset press, performing makeready, running, and quality monitoring. The role collaborates with the Production Technical Manager and press team and may include onboarding and training of new staff.

Overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on workload. The position emphasizes maintaining high-quality print results, adherence to safety standards, and efficient production flow across shifts and