Post Press Operator - Printing / Binding / Sorting (3rd Shift) - 26-00108JC

Staff Perm; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Staff Perm is seeking a Post Press Operator for the 3rd shift in Townsend, MA. The role involves operating multi-color sheet-fed presses, conducting maintenance, and ensuring job quality. Candidates should have at least 2 years of manufacturing or printing experience, and possess strong communication skills. This position is contract-based with a pay rate of $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• 18 years old and eligible to work in the USA.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing/printing experience.
• Familiarity with Lean principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up multi‑color sheet‑fed or high‑speed presses.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Ensure quality standards are met for printing jobs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Printing press operation

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Post Press Operator - Printing / Binding / Sorting (3rd Shift)

Post‑press operator who supports the post‑press process, responsible for the operation and manual setup/change‑overs of multi‑color sheet‑fed or high‑speed continuous/web presses. Standing for most of the workday.

Location: Townsend, MA 01469

Position: Contract

Schedule: 11:00pm‑7:00am / Sunday‑Thursday (training on first shift)

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Operate and manually set up/change over multi‑color sheet‑fed or high‑speed continuous/web presses.
• Perform complete effective set‑up of press, including identifying and loading correct stock, setting paper path and stretch, bending and mounting plates, mixing PMS ink, die registration, adjusting ink and water balance, ensuring accurate multi‑color register and setting attribute functions such as perforations, numbering, file holes, etc.
• Determine and understand all order instructions and running of press, meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, size and construction, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance; adjust equipment including blanket changes, washing units, cleaning water system and roller settings as required. Demonstrate use of press controls and troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns.

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years old and eligible to work in the USA.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing/printing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years printing press experience; familiarity with Lean principles.
• Knowledge of printing process and in usage.
• Basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.