Offset Print Operator

ABCorp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company in Boston seeks an experienced Offset Press Operator. You will operate specialized printing equipment to produce high-quality cards tailored to customer specifications. Responsibilities include setting up jobs, ensuring print quality, and conducting regular maintenance on the press. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience and strong problem-solving skills in print operations. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as an offset press operator.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment setup and UV Ink print process preferred.
• Strong understanding of equipment capabilities and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate offset printing equipment to produce quality cards.
• Review job instructions and maintain production logs.
• Adjust image position and monitor job output quality.

Skills

Offset printing operations

Color calibration

Problem-solving

Quality control

Tools

Komori 29 LSX 10 color

Job description

Operate Offset Press to produce high-quality cards that meet customer’s requirements. Will run jobs in a timely manner and double check the copy for accuracy of graphics, quantity, material, and color.

Inspect and clean the press parts on a regular basis and report on any need for repairs and/or maintenance. Adhere to safety practices of operating the Offset Press. Maintain an extremely clean work area.

What you will do

• Operate offset printing equipment (Komori 29 LSX 10 color)
• Review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing and maintain daily print job production logs and data collection
• Setup, program, and release jobs from print queue
• Adjust image position, color calibration, monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality
• Maintain inventory levels of supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, blankets and rollers, paper, and other items as needed
• Corrective adjustments performed require the operator to consider the symptom(s), possible causes and remedies.
• Perform daily maintenance, on schedule according to procedure to promote machine stability and dependability
• Perform adjustments accurately, efficiently, and according to procedure—minimizing unexpected downtime and service calls
• Monitoring the printing process to maintain print quality and optimize productivity and minimize waste
• Assure jobs are properly set up for quality/productivity

Skills and Experience

A minimum of two years as an offset press operator

A thorough knowledge of equipment set up, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill pertaining to UV Ink print process (preferable)

Able to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting the quality and timeliness of the service or product.

Analytical approach to problem solving

Ability to conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality and performance

Strong understanding of equipment capabilities

Excellent visual discrimination and grasp of color theory. Has an eye for color and print quality