Press operator

Corefact Corporation; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

FSAs

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Corefact Corporation is seeking a Production Lead/Senior Press Operator to join the production team in CA/KY. You will set up, operate, and maintain the press while ensuring designs meet requirements and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with letterpress machinery, strong mechanical skills, and attention to detail. This role requires standing for long periods and lifting heavy objects; morning hours suit those seeking an early start.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a press operator or similar role.
• Knowledge of print production processes and techniques.
• Proficient with letterpress machines and printing equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills and problem solving.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift heavy objects.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain letterpress machine.
• Adjust speed, pressure, and temperature; load materials.
• Monitor feeding, printing, and racking to maintain output.
• Check printed materials for clarity and color accuracy.
• Clean and lubricate machines; perform routine maintenance; assist other departments.

Skills

Press operator experience

Print production

Letterpress equipment

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training / apprenticeship

Tools

Letterpress machines

Printing equipment

Job description

Job Title

Production Lead/Senior Press Operator

Location

CA/KY

Salary Range

$22-24

Hours

Morning

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented press operator to join our production team. The Press Operator will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining the press machine to print designs according to the requirements. Our ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, good mechanical skills, and the ability to carry out tasks with precision. The ultimate aim of the role is to produce high-quality printings that meet customer requirements and company standards. We offer Medical, FSA, Dental, Vision, and 401k.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Punctual and dependable.
  Set up, operate, and maintain letterpress machine
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure, and temperature
  Load, position, and adjust unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms
  Monitor feeding, printing, and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels
• Examine printed materials for clarity, sharpness, and accurate color
  Mix inks or dyes to produce desired colors
• Clean and lubricate printing machines and components to ensure optimal operation
  Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment as needed
  Open to helping other departments like sorting, coating cutting etc.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a press operator or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of print production processes and techniques.
• Proficient in using letterpress machines and other printing equipment.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship is a plus

*COREFACT is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status.