Print Operator

Manpower; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Print Operator in Hercules, CA to support high-volume production in the Print Center. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in digital print, and strong mechanical aptitude to review job specs, set up equipment, and ensure quality output.

Shift is Day (4/10 schedule): Monday–Thursday 6:00am–4:30pm. The position offers opportunities to work independently or as part of a team, with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in the digital print industry.
• Knowledge of print specifications for sheet-fed and digital production processes.
• Knowledge of press operator and finishing operator functions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Accept, process, and ship electronic jobs using electronic job submission software
• Understand printing job requirements by reviewing job specifications, assessing requirements for organizing job sequence, paper selection, and equipment set-up
• Operate and maintain multiple high-speed copying equipment to ensure efficient and effective printing services
• Operate hydraulic paper cutter, paper folder, and plastic coil binding machines to produce high-quality finishing and binding output
• Ensure press operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer instructions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Digital print knowledge

Printing press operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job submission software

High-speed printing equipment

Job description

Our client, Industrial is seeking a Print Operator to join their team. As a Print Operator, you will be part of the Print Center supporting high-volume production of literature distributed throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to high quality work, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers—skills that will help you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Job Title: Print Operator

Location: Hercules, CA

Pay Range: $27

Shift: Day shift (4/10 schedule) Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm

What's the Job?

• Accept, process, and ship electronic jobs using electronic job submission software
• Understand printing job requirements by reviewing job specifications, assessing requirements for organizing job sequence, paper selection, and equipment set-up
• Operate and maintain multiple high-speed copying equipment to ensure efficient and effective printing services
• Operate hydraulic paper cutter, paper folder, and plastic coil binding machines to produce high-quality finishing and binding output
• Ensure press operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer instructions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum 2 years experience working in the digital print industry
• Knowledge of print specifications for sheet-fed and digital production processes
• Knowledge of press operator and finishing operator functions
• Strong mechanical aptitude

What's in it for me?

• Work in a high-volume print center where your skills directly support company-wide distribution
• Build pride in high-quality output through finishing and binding operations
• Use your digital printing experience with job submission, equipment set-up, and production troubleshooting
• Work both independently and as part of a team to complete assigned work on time
• Develop confidence in basic troubleshooting for digital printing, folders, and cutters

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)