Print Press Operator

TALENIQUE INC; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENIQUE INC is hiring a 1st and 2nd shift Print Press Operator in Michigan. The role involves operating printing machines, preparing presses, loading materials, and ensuring product quality. The candidate should be detail-oriented, innovative, and team-focused to support a fast-paced production environment.

Starting at $20.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on experience. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Monday through Friday, 8-hour days.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality and precision.
• Innovative and willing to take calculated risks.
• Aggressive and growth-oriented mindset.
• Outcome-focused with a strong performance culture.
• Stable with traditional processes.
• People-oriented and fair.
• Team-oriented and cooperative.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing machines and run multiple presses with different sizes and colors.
• Prepare machines, install printing plates, ink, load paper, and adjust for paper size.
• Ensure paper and ink meet specifications; adjust ink flow and press parameters.
• Moni tor operation, set up and adjust printing on control panels or monitors.
• Troubleshoot issues, correct jams, and minimize waste of paper and ink.
• Perform preventive maintenance, oiling and cleaning presses.
• Transfer files and proof images using digital/ink-jet printing.

Skills

Press operator experience

Detail-oriented

Innovative mindset

Competitive drive

Outcome-focused

Stable processes

Team collaboration

Job description

Job description: 1st and 2nd Shift Print Press Operator

Primary responsibilities

• Operate printing machine.
• Run several presses with different size and color capacities.
• Prepare machines for printing.
• Install the printing plate with the images to be printed.
• Ink the presses, load paper, and adjust the press to the paper size.
• Ensure that paper and ink meet specifications
• Adjust the flow of ink to the inking rollers accordingly.
• Guide paper through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
• Monitor their operation and keep the paper feeders well stocked.
• Make adjustments to manage ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying chamber.
• Correct paper tears or jams.
• Search for and correct problems.
• Make quick corrections to avoid expensive losses of paper and ink.
• Pull sheets to check for printing imperfections.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor.
• Oil and clean the presses and make minor repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing.
• Transfer files, blend colors, and proof images electronically using digital presses.

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented – quality and precision-focused
• Innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive – competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable – traditional, strong processes
• People-oriented – supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented – cooperative and collaborative

Salary:

Starting at $20.00 and up per hour based on experience

Schedule:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available

Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift

Experience:

• Print Press: 2 years (Preferred) - Willing to work with candidates that are motivated to learn and is seeking long term employment.
• Sheet fed: 2 years (Preferred)