Printing Operator: Press Setup & Color Quality

TMD Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TMD Staffing is seeking Printing Operators for the north side of Houston (77038 area). This in-person role requires reading orders, setting up presses, loading materials, and ensuring color accuracy while maintaining safety records.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of hands-on printing press experience and a high school diploma. Shift is Monday through Friday, mornings; reliability and teamwork are important in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or graphic arts training is a plus.
• 1–3+ years of hands-on experience operating commercial printing presses (offset, digital, flexographic, or screen printing).
• Proficiency in setting up, operating, and tearing down printing and finishing equipment.
• Solid understanding of color theory, color matching, and chemical/ink balances. Basic computer literacy for handling digital files, prepress setups, or control panels.

Responsibilities

• Job Setup & Preparation: Read and interpret job orders, layouts, and specifications to determine press setup requirements, including plates, inks, substrates (paper, cardstock, vinyl, etc.), and cutting/folding attachments.
• Press Operation: Load raw materials, mix and adjust inks, feed stocks through cylinders, and manage ink distribution, speed, and temperature settings.
• Quality Control: Continuously monitor output throughout the run. Pull sample sheets to check for color consistency, alignment/registration, smudges, or mechanical imperfections.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance, clean press components, lubricate moving parts, and clear paper jams safely. Diagnose minor mechanical or software issues and make quick adjustments to minimize waste.
• Record Keeping & Safety: Maintain accurate production records, tracking materials used, time spent, and output counts. Adhere strictly to all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Press operation

Color theory

Prepress/file handling

Equipment setup

Software control panels

Education

High School Diploma

Graphic arts training / technical certification

Job description

TMD Staffing is seeking Printing Operators for the north side of Houston (77038 area). This in-person role requires reading orders, setting up presses, loading materials, and ensuring color accuracy while maintaining safety records.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of hands-on printing press experience and a high school diploma. Shift is Monday through Friday, mornings; reliability and teamwork are important in a fast-paced environment.