Press Operator- Presstek

Western States Envelope & Label; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label in Butler, WI is seeking an experienced Presstek Press Operator. You will set up and operate the press, adjust during production, monitor print quality, and ensure every job meets customer specifications.

The role requires strong mechanical skills and a focus on producing high-quality prints. Responsibilities include color setup on 1–4 color/coating presses, inspecting outputs for defects, clearing jams, performing maintenance, and keeping the press area lean and

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing presses, especially Presstek/offset presses.
• Ability to inspect printed products for color consistency and defects.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting to adjust presses and solve problems.
• Must be able to read and follow job specifications and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up 1 to 4 color/coating machines prior to printing.
• Visually inspect product during production for quality control.
• Clear paper jams and perform scheduled maintenance as needed.
• Adjust ink pressures to maintain color accuracy and print quality.
• Maintain clean, organized press area following lean practices.

Skills

Press operation

Offset printing

Quality inspection

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Earn Up to a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!Ready to Put Your Printing Skills to Work? Western States is looking for an experienced Presstek Press Operator to join our team in Butler, WI! If you have offset printing experience, a strong eye for detail, and take pride in producing quality work, this could be the opportunity for you.As a Presstek Press Operator, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating the press, making adjustments during production, monitoring print quality, and ensuring each job meets customer specifications. You’ll use your printing knowledge and mechanical skills to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.Why Western States?80 hours of paid vacation3 paid sick days in your first yearClimate-controlled facilityCompetitive pay and benefitsOpportunities to grow your skills and careerBring your printing experience to Western States and help us produce quality products our customers can count on. Apply today!WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?Set-up of 1 to 4 colors/coating machines prior to printing.Properly inspect product visually.Proper checking of order throughout course of production to ensure accurate printing of product.Removing paper jams, preventative maintenance when scheduled.Adjust ink pressures.Maintain press and surrounding area to our lean specificationsSUCCESSFUL 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.