Offset Press Operator: Precision Print Production Pro

Innovairre MFG; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Innovairre Communications is seeking a Press Operator to oversee our offset press, set up plates, adjust ink and water balance, and ensure high-quality print production. You will monitor the run, perform routine maintenance, and communicate production status across shifts to meet client expectations.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in offset printing, strong printing principles knowledge, and the ability to work with both computers and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in offset printing as press operator.
• Strong knowledge of printing principles and color management.
• Ability to read job instructions and operate both computers and machines.

Responsibilities

• Sets up machines and maintains quality throughout the run per job.
• Changes press plates, blankets and cylinders as needed.
• Loads inks, adjusts ink-water balance and monitors print quality.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibrations for optimal performance.
• Reports and coordinates on production status and issues during shifts.

Skills

Print production

Offset printing

Color management

Maintenance awareness

Quality control

Reading job instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Offset press equipment

Job description

Innovairre Communications is seeking a Press Operator to oversee our offset press, set up plates, adjust ink and water balance, and ensure high-quality print production. You will monitor the run, perform routine maintenance, and communicate production status across shifts to meet client expectations.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in offset printing, strong printing principles knowledge, and the ability to work with both computers and mechanical systems.