Printing Press Operator

Vivid Impact; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Vivid Impact in Louisville, KY is seeking a Printing Press Press Operator for 3rd shift to set up and operate Heidelberg and Komori presses. You will ensure safe, efficient production that meets customer specifications and maintains quality and equipment performance.

The role requires 5+ years of press experience, strong color matching, and solid math/reading of tickets. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating Heidelberg, Komori, KBA (Koenig & Bauer), or Man Roland presses.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of press operation and setup.
• General roller maintenance knowledge.
• Good color recognition and matching ability.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read job tickets and production specifications.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Heidelberg and/or Komori printing presses.
• Read and interpret job tickets and production specifications.
• Monitor print quality and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform roller changes and routine press maintenance.
• Accurately log production data and complete required documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.

Skills

Press operation

Color matching

Math & measurement

Read production tickets

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Vivid Impact:

Vivid Impact has been a pioneer in the graphic communications industry for over 50 years, growing from a small commercial printing service into a recognized leader in print and marketing solutions. Since our founding in 1974, we have combined creativity with precision to deliver innovative print and digital solutions that drive success. With a team of over 300 dedicated professionals, we are committed to making a positive, lasting, impact on our team, partners, and the communities we serve. Guided by our mission, we strive to be the trusted partner for organizations looking to achieve better results, providing solutions that enhance brand engagement and performance.

Job Overview:

The Printing Press Press Operator isresponsible for setting up and operating Heidelberg and/or Komori printing presses to produce high-quality printed products. This role ensures jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to customer specifications while maintaining quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

Available Shifts:

3rd Shift: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM.

Company Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

And more!

What You'll Do:

• Set up and operate Heidelberg and/or Komori printing presses.


• Read and interpret job tickets and production specifications.


• Monitor print quality and make adjustments as needed.


• Perform roller changes and routine press maintenance.


• Accurately log production data and complete required documentation.


• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.


• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience operating Heidelberg, Komori, KBA (Koenig & Bauer), or Man Roland printing presses required.


• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Strong understanding of press operation and setup.


• General roller maintenance knowledge.


• Good color recognition and matching ability.


• Basic math and measurement skills.


• Ability to read job tickets and production specifications.


• Basic computer skills.

Vivid Impact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.