Plate Press Operator - 1st Shift

Unique; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Unique Industries, a family-owned manufacturer, seeks a safety-minded Printer to operate a UTECO press on 1st shift (7A–3P). You will prepare the press, load materials, mix inks, and set pressures to achieve print quality that meets proof standards.

No specific printing experience required; on-the-job training provided. Strong communication and basic math skills, plus a high school diploma, are expected. We offer 401K, health plans, generous PTO and a collaborative, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers to meet departmental goals.
• Printing experience not required - will train.
• Prior machine operation experience required.
• Prior manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the press for scheduled runs.
• Mounting raw plate, napkin or label stock to the press.
• Determining formulation of inks needed for printer and transferring them into printing stations.
• Making correct pressure adjustments for printing cylinders to attain necessary print.
• Ensuring correct alignment of web.
• Accomplishing any necessary adjustments during the run.
• Removing finished roll from rewind stand at completed run.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Color matching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unique Industries, a family-owned manufacturer, seeks a safety-minded Printer to operate a UTECO press on 1st shift (7A–3P). You will prepare the press, load materials, mix inks, and set pressures to achieve print quality that meets proof standards.

No specific printing experience required; on-the-job training provided. Strong communication and basic math skills, plus a high school diploma, are expected. We offer 401K, health plans, generous PTO and a collaborative, family-oriented environment.