Printer

KDM; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Job summary

KDM in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Press Operator to set up and run a semi-automatic press per job tickets, specs, and safety guidelines. You will verify paper stock, color, and substrate, print proof sheets, and secure approvals before production.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED and 2–3 years of related experience; printing or press operation is a plus. The role offers competitive pay, health and vision insurance, a 401(k) with match, and paid time off in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Printing or press operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read Job Ticket to verify quantity, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and paper stock.
• Verify size, color, and type of substrate, as well as color of ink from Job Ticket.
• Printing proof sheets, checking registration and color matches against the Job Ticket, and securing Manager approval prior to the production run.
• Collect production run samples as required.
• Ensuring quality assurance by continuous inspection of job specifications.
• Adhering to all SOPs, Safety, PPE, Productivity, and 6S requirements.
• Performing and completing all other work duties as assigned, including helping in other departments as needed.

Skills

Color judgment

Reading comprehension

Presenting information

Mathematical arithmetic

Common sense & instruction following

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

KDM is a full-service print and point-of-purchase (POP) display company, partnering with brands and retailers to design, produce, and deliver custom in-store marketing solutions. From concept through production and fulfillment, we help our clients bring their brands to life at retail.

Core Values

KDM Team Members are Customer Centric in all our actions through Empowerment and Nimble Team Members who are Accountable to each other.

• C – Customer Centric: Provide quality and quick response to our external and internal customers.
• A – Accountable for our own actions and to the Team and Customer — taking ownership of our actions.
• N – Nimble in our thinking and ability to change the flow to meet our customer's needs.
• D – Can Do! Yes, We are KDM! Taking Pride in our work and the company.
• O – Our Team Members are Empowered to make decisions to support KDM's Customers and other Team Members in order to achieve our collective goals.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for setting up and operating a semi-automatic press according to written and/or verbal instructions, established by company procedures, safety and quality guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Key Responsibilities

Press Operations

• Reading Job Ticket to verify quantity to be run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and paper stock.
• Verifying size, color, and type of substrate, as well as color of ink from Job Ticket.
• Printing proof sheets, checking registration and color matches against the Job Ticket, and securing Manager approval prior to the production run.
• Collecting production run samples as required.
• Ensuring quality assurance by continuous inspection of job specifications.
• Adhering to all SOPs, Safety, PPE, Productivity, and 6S requirements.
• Performing and completing all other work duties as assigned, including helping in other departments as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Press Uptime: Maintain press uptime of 90% or greater during scheduled production shifts by minimizing setup delays and unplanned downtime.
• First-Pass Quality Rate: Achieve a first-pass approval rate of 95% or higher on proof sheets, reducing reprints and material waste.
• Production Output: Meet or exceed daily job ticket targets as established by the Print Manager for quantity and throughput.
• Waste Reduction: Keep paper and ink waste within the department's established tolerance levels on a per-job basis.
• Safety Compliance: Zero recordable safety incidents per quarter, with full adherence to PPE and 6S standards at all times.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Good judgment of color, design, layout, and print specifications.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions from written and oral communications.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Printing or press operation experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture with a company that takes pride in its work and its people.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment (ADA)

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, talk, and hear; regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to fumes, hazardous chemicals, and heat.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided where necessary.

Acknowledgements

We have discussed this form and agree that it is a fair and accurate description of the responsibilities and expectations of this position.

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________

KDM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.