Press Operator

Rite Envelope & Graphics; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rite Envelope & Graphics is seeking a Printing Press Operator to produce envelopes and letterhead by operating and maintaining printing presses. The role reports to the Production Manager and requires attention to detail and adherence to job specifications.

Responsibilities include preparing machinery, reviewing job requirements, inspecting proofs, maintaining supplies, and performing basic repairs. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with benefits including PTO and health-related

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate or learn to operate various printing presses and related software.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing press to produce envelopes and letterhead.
• Review job requirements to understand scope and parameters.
• Prepare, align, configure machinery, ink, rollers, and paper.
• Inspect proof sheets for print quality.
• Adjust press to meet quality standards.
• Maintain inventory of printing supplies.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform basic repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance on presses.
• Inform supervisor of equipment or material problems.
• Draft daily production reports.
• Keep area around presses clean.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate printing presses

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training preferred

On-the-job training provided

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Printing Press Operator will produce published materials by operating and maintaining printing presses. The position reports directly to the Production Manager.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates printing press to produce published materials including custom printed envelopes and letterhead.
• Reviews job requirements to understand the scope and parameters of print jobs.
• Prepares, aligns, and configures machinery, ink, rollers, and paper.
• Inspects proof sheets to evaluate the quality of printing.
• Adjusts press machinery to meet quality standards and specifications.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to operate printing presses.
• Troubleshoots issues with printing press and makes basic repairs.
• Performs routine maintenance on presses.
• Informs supervisor of problems with equipment or materials.
• Drafts and submits reports for daily production totals.
• Maintains a clean area around printing machinery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate various printing presses and related software.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical school training preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to operate printing presses.
• Able to bend or kneel frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Rite Envelope is proud to be employee-owned, making us personally invested in our growth and excellence. Originally the brainchild of two successful visionaries whose traits of outstanding quality, workmanship, and unmatched customer service are still the cornerstones of the company today.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance