Press Operator

Independent Greeting Cards; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Independent Printing & Packaging is seeking a Press Operator to join our press team. You will operate presses, manage daily press operations, and ensure color accuracy and quality standards on assigned jobs.

The role requires 2+ years of press experience with sheet-fed equipment, the ability to troubleshoot, and strong mechanical and math skills. We offer training for the right candidate and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of press experience with sheet-fed presses.
• Willing to train the right candidate for large sheet-fed presses.
• Strong sense of color, register and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses and manage daily press operations.
• Load and unload press.
• Review job tickets for size, quantity, color and stock.

Skills

Color accuracy

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A PRESS OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR PRESS TEAM!

Position Summary

The Press Operator is responsible for operating the presses and managing the everyday press operations for the company.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform typical press operations to support the production process
• Load and unload press
• Review job ticket to obtain information related to the job- to include size, quantity, color and stock
• Perform a full range of make-ready and running on press machines: to include selection and preparation of inks and coatings to ensure compliance with job ticket specifications
• Detect and report defective or questionable material, product, and conditions to department supervisor.
• Ensure quality expectations and standards are met
• Operate transport equipment to move skids of paper in and out of work area
• Communicate all issues to appropriate members of the team
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition- perform machine maintenance as required and scheduled
• Follow all safety processes and procedures

Requirements

• 2+ years of press experience- operating sheet fed press
• Previous experience operating large sheet fed press equipment is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• The ability to demonstrate a strong sense of color, register and consistency
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills
• The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Self-motivated with a team player mentality
• Proven attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple job responsibilities
• Strong and effective communication and capable of following instructions and working autonomously
• Proven success maintaining high production rates and quality standards

Schedule

Full-time, Hourly, Rotating every 2 weeks between 1st and 2nd shift:

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6 am-2 pm & 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 2 pm-12am

Starting Wage

This is an hourly position and beginning wage will be in line with experience.

Why Work At Independent Printing & Packaging

At Independent Printing & Packaging we have a passion for our craft and we’ve spent years perfecting it! We offer an ever- evolving, positive employment experience to our teams. We work hard to maintain a positive environment in which to work and believe in a strong corporate culture steeped in mutual respect, integrity, and professionalism.

Our team members enjoy...

• A culture fueled by creative, motivated, talented people.
• A relevant, fast paced environment where you can make a difference.
• Employment opportunities... designed so that employees excel and grow within our company.
• A clean, climate controlled facility to include air conditioning in the summer months.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.