Precision Offset Litho Press Operator

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

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Innovairre Communications is seeking an experienced offset press operator to run and maintain an offset press, ensuring color accuracy and product quality at all times. The role involves setup, plate changes, ink/water balance, and continuous quality checks on site in Mount Pleasant, IA.

You will communicate production status at handoffs, maintain safety procedures, and document makereadies and waste while meeting daily production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating offset presses with strong lithography and color management knowledge.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read job instructions accurately.
• Comfort with both computer interfaces and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Full setup, operation, and care of the offset press to meet quality and schedule targets.
• Plate, blanket, and cylinder changes; ink fountain and unit cleaning as needed.
• Ink/water balance, color matching, and color set adjustments throughout the run.
• Continuous quality checks, defect detection, and corrective action.
• Accurate tracking of counts, makereadies, and waste; shift handoff communication.
• Strict adherence to safety practices, including lock-out/tag-out and HazCom.

Skills

Offset press operation

Lithography knowledge

Color management

Mechanical aptitude

Reading job instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Press controls

Job description

Innovairre Communications is seeking an experienced offset press operator to run and maintain an offset press, ensuring color accuracy and product quality at all times. The role involves setup, plate changes, ink/water balance, and continuous quality checks on site in Mount Pleasant, IA.

You will communicate production status at handoffs, maintain safety procedures, and document makereadies and waste while meeting daily production targets in a fast-paced environment.