Press Operator

INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Independent Printing & Packaging is seeking a qualified Press Operator to join our press team. You will operate sheet-fed presses, manage make-ready tasks, and ensure production runs meet quality specifications.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong color accuracy, good math and mechanical skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and work with the team. We offer a climate-controlled facility, competitive pay, and a supportive culture that values craftsmanship and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of press experience with sheet-fed presses.
• Experience operating large sheet-fed press equipment preferred; training available.
• Strong color, register, and consistency performance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting ability; self-motivated team player.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Clear communication and ability to follow instructions; work autonomously.
• Proven ability to maintain high production rates and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses and manage daily press operations.
• Load and unload press.
• Review job ticket for size, quantity, color, stock.
• Perform make-ready and running on press machines with inks/coatings.
• Detect and report defective material, product, and conditions.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate transport equipment to move skids of paper.
• Communicate issues to team members.
• Maintain work area and equipment; perform maintenance as required.
• Follow safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Press experience

Color accuracy

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

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 troubleshootSelf-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 other week between 1st and 2nd shift:
1st Shift: 6 am-2 pm Monday - Friday & 2nd Shift: 2 pm-12am Monday - Thursday

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.

• 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.

For Consideration:

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume and/or completed application to Tonya Dimmer at [e-mail].