Press Operator

Adams Communications; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Janesville Printing G & A is seeking a Press Operator to join our team in Janesville, WI. This is a full-time union position focused on Web offset printing, plate making, paper preparation, color setting, and ensuring product quality.

You will read print requests, operate safely, and support maintenance and waste control. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a good team player, and capable of leading a small crew when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with web offset printing and plate making preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to read print instructions and follow requests.
• Willingness to perform maintenance and basic repairs.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to lead when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Web offset press with safe and efficient practices.
• Prepare plates and paper, set colors and registrations.
• Monitor quality, read job tickets, and control waste.
• Assist with maintenance and keep a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Plate making

Color setting

Registration setting

Quality control

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Maintenance checks

Job description

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Press Operator

Janesville Printing G & A Full-Time Regular [30 or more hrs/wk] Janesville, WI, US

Job description
Press Operator (Union position)

Job Summary: Press Operator tasks: Plate Making, Paper preperation, color setting, registration setting, and quality control of our printed products.

Job Functions: The successful candidate must be a flexible, self-starter, attentive to detail, diplomatic, able to provide direction, and able to multitask. Candidates for this position should have strong interpersonal skills and exhibit an ability to work efficiently as a team member as well as a team leader.

Essential Functions: Working knowledge and proficiency in a safe, efficient operation of Web offset printing, directly responsible for quality control, able to read follow print request instructions, able to do maintenance on the equipment ranging from preventative maintenance checks, to mechanical repairs, be accountable for waste, working knowledge of fork-lifts and clamp trucks (We will do training). Maintain a safe, clean, productive work area and follow all company, local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to job safety

Experience in the print media industry is a bonus, but not necessary.

High School Diploma

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and carrying of weight up to 50 lbs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.