Print Press Operator

TALENIQUE INC; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Print Press Operator, where you will be responsible for operating and tending to various printing presses. This role involves using traditional methods such as offset lithography and flexography, ensuring precision and quality in every print. You'll work in a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, making quick adjustments to avoid costly losses. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about print technology, this opportunity offers a stable and supportive workplace focused on growth and results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in print press operation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend to various printing presses.
• Prepare machines and adjust settings for optimal performance.
• Monitor operations and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Innovative

Risk-taking

Quality-focused

Team-oriented

Job description

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

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

Company Culture

This company describes its culture as: innovative, risk-taking, outcome-oriented, stable, people-oriented, and team-oriented.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive — competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with a 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 shifts available, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Experience

Print Press: 2 years (Preferred). Willing to work with motivated candidates seeking long-term employment. Sheet fed: 2 years (Preferred).