1st shift- Press Operator

Western States Envelope & Label; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation time (80 hours)

Sick leave (3 days)

401k match

Paid holidays (9)

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label in Butler, WI seeks a Press Operator to oversee a 2-color press, ensuring high-quality printed materials. The role requires setting up the press, monitoring runs, and maintaining quality standards to meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has offset printing experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work efficiently on multiple tasks in a climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with offset printing is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Analytical skills to monitor machine operation and ensure quality.
• Excellent manual dexterity and color vision to inspect and handle products.

Responsibilities

• Set up the 2-color press prior to printing and run productions.
• Visually inspect products and separate envelopes.
• Maintain accurate counts from envelopes to boxes, cartons and skids.
• Pack envelopes neatly and keep pace with machine speed.
• Place envelopes onto the feed of the machine and ensure proper order.
• Check orders throughout production for correct labeling, printing and packaging.
• Remove paper jams and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Adjust ink and water roller pressures as needed.
• Keep press area clean and aligned with lean specifications.

Skills

Offset printing

Press setup

Quality inspection

Mechanical troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Problem solving

Tools

Printing press

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $1,000!Love printing? Have an eye for detail?Join our team as a Press Operator in Butler, WI! If you have offset printing experience and enjoy producing high-quality work, we want to hear from you. Work in a climate-controlled facility and earn 80 hours of paid vacation plus 3 paid sick days in your first year. Apply today and build your career with Western States!As a Press Operator, you will play a crucial role in producing top-notch printed materials and oversee the operation of our printing press to produce high-quality printed materials. You will be responsible for setting up the press, monitoring production runs, and ensuring that printed products meet quality standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in offset printing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficientlySHIFT AVAILABLE1st shift- Mon-Fri- 6:30a.m- 2:30p.m.HERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.Work-life balance: 9 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?Set-up of 2 color machine prior to printing.Properly inspect product visually, separate envelopes.Maintain accurate counts of envelopes to boxes, cartons and skids.Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keep up with machine speed.Placing of envelopes onto feed of machine.Proper checking of order throughout course of production to ensure accurate labeling, printing, and packaging of product.Removing paper jams, preventative maintenance when scheduled.Adjust ink and water roller pressures.Maintain press and surrounding area to our lean specifications.SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLSOperator ExperienceExcellent mechanical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.Strong Analytical abilities: Analyzing machine operations, inspection of products, locating troublesome elements within machines necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and mechanical malfunctions.Manual dexterityAbility to inspect product visually.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to stand for approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop during an eight hour shift. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.