Press Operator

M&M Printed Bag Inc; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

M&M Printed Bag Inc is seeking an experienced Press Operator in California to lead on the printing press, maximize machine efficiency, and maintain a clean, safe work area. You will follow the production schedule, manage line changeovers, and ensure high-quality output aligned with job tickets.

Ideal candidates have five years of press operating experience, strong color monitoring skills, and a solid commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five years press operating experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Verify tooling and materials before setup.
• Read and understand the Job Ticket before starting.
• Mount and remove print plates as needed.
• Achieve optimal set-up and wash-up times.
• Operate at high speed without compromising quality or safety.
• Produce jobs per job ticket specifications.
• Identify and flag products with quality issues.
• Minimize waste and spoilage of materials.
• Document all necessary job data accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and order around presses.

Skills

Press operation

Color monitoring

Quality control

Safety compliance

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Press Operator is responsible for providing leadership on the printing press, ensuring maximum machine and raw material efficiencies are achieved while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The Press Operator will be expected to follow the production schedule, manage line changeovers to operate at maximum efficiency and produce a high-quality product. Safety, quality, and productivity goals will be expected.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesVerify tooling and materials are available before the start of set upRead and thoroughly understand the Job Ticket before starting each jobAble to remove and mount print plates as neededAchieve optimal set-up, change-over, and wash up timeOperate at the highest speed possible without compromising job quality and crew safetyProduce jobs according to the specifications and instructions written on the job ticketProperly identify and “flag” product that has questionable qualityMinimize unnecessary waste and spoilage of materials such as film, ink, chemicals, and other suppliesFacilitate post-press operations with properly printed identification on rollsPerform routine maintenance/repairs and cleaning of the printing pressesMaintain cleanliness and order in vicinity of the printing pressesAccurately record all necessary job dataUnderstands color and the instruments used to monitor or correct color during a make-ready and press run.Inputs accurate information into the data collection process.Responsible for maintaining and understanding all tools and instruments to operate and maintain the press.Cooperates with the pre-press department when interaction is necessary for job production.Works well in a team environmentAdheres to all Company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsWorks scheduled hours with predictable and reliable attendancePerforms various special projects and other duties as assignedJob QualificationsRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDFive years press operating experience