Press Operator

W3Global; Hartsville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Hartsville, TN seeks a skilled Press Operator to set up, operate, and maintain printing presses for catalogs, brochures, and marketing materials.

You will monitor color consistency, alignment, and print quality, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to keep production on schedule. A high school diploma and hands-on experience in commercial printing are preferred.

This role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial printing presses.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets/work orders.
• Knowledge of color matching, registration, and print quality control.
• Willingness to stand for long periods and lift/push material as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor printing presses to meet production requirements.
• Prepare printing equipment, load paper and materials, and verify job tickets before start.
• Review job specs, layouts and instructions for accurate setup.
• Monitor color consistency, registration and overall print quality across runs.
• Perform routine press maintenance and calibrations as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot printing defects and equipment issues.
• Keep work area clean and organized; follow safety procedures.
• Minimize waste and downtime; coordinate with pre-press and finishing teams.
• Record production data and report issues to supervisor.
• Ensure jobs are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.

Skills

Press operation

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading job tickets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in printing/press operation

Tools

Offset printing presses

Print quality inspection tools

Job description

Client is seeking a skilled and dependable Press Operator to join our production team in Hartsville, Tennessee. The Press Operator will be responsible for setting up, operating, adjusting, and maintaining printing presses to produce high-quality catalogs, brochures, and other marketing materials. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in commercial printing, press operations, print quality inspection, and troubleshooting. This individual must be detail‑oriented, safety‑conscious, and committed to meeting production deadlines while maintaining consistent print quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor printing presses to meet production requirements and job specifications.
• Prepare printing equipment, load paper and other materials, and verify job tickets before starting production.
• Review job specifications, print layouts, and production instructions to ensure accurate setup.
• Monitor print runs for color consistency, registration, alignment, and overall print quality.
• Perform routine quality inspections and make necessary press adjustments to maintain production standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot printing defects, equipment malfunctions, and mechanical issues.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and adjustments to keep printing equipment in good working condition.
• Minimize material waste, production downtime, and printing errors.
• Coordinate with pre-press, production, and finishing departments to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain production records and report equipment issues or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Press Operator, Printing Press Operator, Print Production Operator, or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Experience operating and setting up commercial printing presses.
• Knowledge of commercial printing processes, print production, and basic pre‑press procedures.
• Understanding of color matching, print registration, alignment, and quality control.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, work orders, and production specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to identify print defects.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or handle printing materials as required.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; technical training in printing or press operation is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial printing or catalog production experience.
• Experience with offset, web, sheetfed, or other commercial printing press equipment.
• Familiarity with binding, finishing, lamination, and other print production processes.
• Experience working in a print shop, catalog printing facility, or manufacturing environment.