Operator, Press

4over; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

4over in Moonachie, NJ, seeks an experienced Press Operator responsible for setup and efficient operation of the Komori sheet-fed press. You will supervise the feeder, maintain high-quality production, and ensure timely job completion.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a keen attention to detail. This role includes operating machinery and leading junior staff while adhering to safety protocols. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and minor repairs of Sheet Fed Press.
• Ability to manage multiple print jobs ensuring deadlines are met.
• Proficiency in monitoring details for print quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate the Komori sheet-fed press.
• Lead and direct assistant operators.
• Monitor press cycle and performance for quality assurance.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Three to five years of experience as a Komori Sheet Fed Press Operator

Job description

Summary

The Press Operator is responsible for the setup, efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Komori sheet-fed press, ensuring high-quality, high-volume, and on-time production while supervising and supporting the feeder.

Schedule

[1st, 2nd or 3rd shift], Monday-Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be [1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, etc.], or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Salary

$25-$29/hourly

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The listed requirements are representative of knowledge, skillset, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific duties may vary to meet the needs of the company.

• Set up, configure, and operate the sheet feed press to produce high quality print products
• Access the Batching System to view press schedule and identify priority jobs to be completed
• Examine job orders to determine the quantity to be printed, stock specifications, color(s) and special printing instructions
• Lead and direct assistant operator, including on the job training and mentor junior colleagues
• Ensure Press Crew prepares Press Machine for the next job once current job is complete
• Monitor Press Cycle and performance, ensuring optimum press performance and job quantity reporting along, with defect and quality checks
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine making basic repairs as needed according to schedule
• Actively remove waste items for recycling
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experience

• Three (3) – five (5) years’ experience as a Komori Sheet Fed Press Operator
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing Sheet Fed Press maintenance and minor repairs.

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Problem‑Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem‑solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job‑related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars.
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular fulltime employment

401(k) Retirement Plan:

• New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
• Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• Immediate Vesting Holidays and PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service

4over is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.