Roll Stand Operator

Hess Print Solutions; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hess Print Solutions in Kent, OH is seeking a press operator to maintain paper roll inventory and operate printing presses. You will manage paper supply, perform make-ready tasks, and ensure quality during ink filling and setup. The role involves long 10–12 hour shifts and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate should have printing experience and be dependable, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support continuous production and data entry on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to monitor and assess performance of yourself and others to drive improvements.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Effective written and verbal communication is required.
• Dependable, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
• Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Flexibility and openness to change when needed.
• Able to follow instructions and make decisions.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete projects/work orders.
• Must have some printing experience.
• Able to work 10 to 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain paper roll inventory on presses.
• Order correct quantity and type of paper.
• Shift paper rolls and locate on press.
• Set up splicer for continuous feed.
• Participate in make-ready and hang plates.
• Fill ink fountains and check conductivity.
• Perform initial checkout.
• Act as a second press operator when required.
• Enter required shop floor data into the computer.
• May handle hazardous waste as part of daily job functions.

Skills

Performance monitoring

Basic math

Communication skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Decision making

Self-motivation

Printing experience

Long shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Be part of something greater—build your career with a leader in print manufacturing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain paper roll inventory on presses.
• Order correct quantity and type of paper.
• Shift paper rolls and locate on press.
• Set up splicer for continuous feed.
• Participate in make- ready hang plates.
• Fill ink fountains and checks conductivity.
• Performs initial checkout.
• Act as a second press operator where required.
• Enter required shop floor data into computer.
• May handle hazardous waste as part of daily job functions.

Qualifications

• Monitor/ Assess performance of yourself and others to make improvements or take corrective actions.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal.
• Must be dependable, reliable and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be flexible and open to change when needed.
• Able to follow instructions and make decisions.
• Must be proven self-starter to complete projects/work orders.
• Must have some printing experience.
• The ability to work 10 to 12 hour shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have some printing experience.
• Minimum 1-year Press Room experience.
• Ability to interpret and utilize various units of measure and their conversions.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing while setting up and operating equipment.
• Continuously bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.