Press Operator- Presstek

Western States Envelope Company; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Climate control

Benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Western States Envelope Company in Butler, WI is seeking a Presstek Press Operator. You will set up and operate the press, adjust during production, monitor print quality, and ensure customer specifications are met. Strong offset printing experience and attention to detail are essential.

Role involves maintaining press operations, handling ink pressures, and staying in a climate-controlled facility. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing presses (Presstek preferred).
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on quality.
• Ability to analyze machine operations, identify issues, and implement adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up 1–4 colors/coating machines prior to printing.
• Visually inspect product during production for quality.
• Check orders throughout production to ensure accurate printing.
• Clear paper jams and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Adjust ink pressures to maintain print quality.
• Maintain press and surrounding area according to lean specifications.

Skills

Operator experience

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Visual inspection

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Butler Corporate HQ - Butler, WI 53007, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Third, Job Category: Manufacturing,

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 vacation
• 3 paid sick days in your first year
• Climate-controlled facility
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Bring your printing experience to Western States and help us produce quality products our customers can count on.

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 specifications

QUALIFICATIONS: SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Operator Experience
• Excellent 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 dexterity
• Ability to inspect product visually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability 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.