Precision Printing Press Operator – Quality & Efficiency

Smith Mgt. & Consulting, LLC; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Management and Consulting is seeking a Printing Press Operator to prepare, run, and maintain printing presses used to produce coupons and advertisements on the backside of register receipts.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency, with a requirement for a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of press experience. Pre-employment drug and background checks are required, and overtime or weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must submit pre-employment drug and background check authorization.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute for education.
• One year of experience operating printing press or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, run, and maintain the printing presses.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and troubleshoot malfunctions to ensure operation of print equipment.
• Review job orders to determine quantities, paper specs, colors, and special instructions.
• Feed rolls through press cylinders and adjust controls as necessary.
• Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to maintain quality, safety and efficiency.
• Meet and maintain quality requirements and communicate issues to management.

Skills

Ethical Conduct

Visual Detail

Time Management

Independent Decision Making

Communication Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year printing press experience

Two year degree in skilled trades or vocational education certificate

Job description

Smith Management and Consulting is seeking a Printing Press Operator to prepare, run, and maintain printing presses used to produce coupons and advertisements on the backside of register receipts.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency, with a requirement for a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of press experience. Pre-employment drug and background checks are required, and overtime or weekend work may be needed.