Precision Press Operator — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Staffmark; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Training & advancement

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Press Operator in Chanhassen, MN to operate and monitor offset printing equipment, ensuring quality and safety.

This role features 12-hour shifts (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM) on a rotating schedule, with competitive pay starting at $19/hour depending on experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in printing or manufacturing, a high school diploma, and familiarity with press setup, maintenance, and quality control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow job orders, production specifications, and work instructions.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in offset printing, press operations, or a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience supporting printing press setup, operation, maintenance, and production processes.
• Familiarity with printing materials, press components, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with offset printing press setup by installing printing plates, blankets, packing sheets, and reinforcing bars using hand and power tools.
• Adjust feeder systems, delivery mechanisms, guides, grippers, feed wheels, and other press components to ensure proper machine operation.
• Support press operators by making color, registration, and print-quality adjustments before and during production runs.
• Remove, replace, and adjust rollers while assisting with routine press maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Clean printing blankets, rollers, ink fountains, and related press components using approved solvents and cleaning systems.
• Verify job specifications and ensure proper materials are prepared for each production run.
• Perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs under the direction of senior Press Operators.
• Maintain a safe work environment while meeting production schedules and quality expectations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Staffmark is seeking a Press Operator in Chanhassen, MN to operate and monitor offset printing equipment, ensuring quality and safety.

This role features 12-hour shifts (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM) on a rotating schedule, with competitive pay starting at $19/hour depending on experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in printing or manufacturing, a high school diploma, and familiarity with press setup, maintenance, and quality control.