Print Press Operator

TALENIQUE INC; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

TALENIQUE INC in Lowell, Massachusetts is looking for a Print Press Operator to manage and operate various printing machines. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in print press operations. Responsibilities include preparing the printing process, adjusting machine settings, and ensuring quality output. Starting salary is $20.00 per hour, with potential for growth. Various shifts available including days and nights, and a focus on detail and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Print Press experience preferred.
• Willing to work with motivated candidates seeking long-term employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor printing machines.
• Prepare machines by installing printing plates and inking.
• Adjust ink distribution, speed, and temperature.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Make quick corrections to avoid losses during printing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Innovative

Competitive

Results-focused

Stable

Supportive

Team-oriented

Job description

1st and 2nd Shift Print Press Operator

Responsible for operating and tending printing presses. Performs traditional printing methods, such as offset lithography, gravure, flexography, and letterpress.

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 are seeking long term employment. Sheet fed: 2 years (Preferred)