Precision Press Operator – Trading Cards

Mittera; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (short/long-term)

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Location-specific benefits

Job summary

Mittera is looking for a Press Operator to join our team in Arlington, TX, operating and maintaining printing presses for trading cards and related materials. You will set up press equipment, monitor print quality, and adjust settings to meet color standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial printing equipment, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Press Operator, Printing Press Operator, or similar manufacturing position preferred.
• Experience with commercial, offset, digital, sheet-fed, or specialty printing equipment is a plus.
• Strong understanding of color, registration, print quality, and production processes.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify print defects.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and move materials as required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or different shifts when production demands require it.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor printing presses used to produce trading cards and related printed materials.
• Prepare press equipment, including loading paper/cardstock, plates, inks, coatings, and other required materials.
• Perform press make-ready and adjust registration, color, ink density, pressure, and other settings as needed.
• Monitor production throughout the run to maintain consistent print quality.
• Inspect printed sheets for color accuracy, registration, image quality, defects, and other specifications.
• Make adjustments to equipment to correct print-quality issues and minimize waste.
• Follow job tickets, production schedules, artwork specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventative maintenance on press equipment.
• Troubleshoot common mechanical and printing issues and communicate larger equipment problems to maintenance or management.
• Maintain accurate production, waste, and quality records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and proper PPE requirements.
• Work closely with prepress, finishing, quality control, and production teams to meet production deadlines.
• Assist with other production duties as needed.

Skills

Press operation experience

Color/registration control

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting equipment

Reading job specs

Fast-paced production

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Overtime/weekend shifts

Tools

Printing presses (commercial)

Offset printing equipment

Job description

Mittera is looking for a Press Operator to join our team in Arlington, TX, operating and maintaining printing presses for trading cards and related materials. You will set up press equipment, monitor print quality, and adjust settings to meet color standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial printing equipment, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.