Sheetfed Press Operator

Mittera; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera in Fort Lauderdale seeks a skilled press operator to run a six-color sheetfed press. You will read job tickets, ensure color accuracy, and prepare jobs efficiently while maintaining records and safety standards.

The role requires 3 years on a 6-color press, experience with 40" and 51" formats, strong math skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a 6-color sheetfed press.
• Familiarity with 40" and 51" press formats.
• Strong color matching and color density adjustments.
• Good math skills for measurements and tolerances.
• Reads and interprets job tickets and specs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand job tickets, artwork, and specifications.
• Inspect trims, folds, and alignment against bluelines.
• Achieve color match/approval to proofs and adjust as needed.
• Make ready jobs efficiently and maintain press records.
• Fill ink fountains and operate micrometer.
• Maintain safety and comply with OSHA/EPA rules.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and log issues.

Skills

Six-color press operation

40" press experience

51" press experience

Color matching

Math and measurements

Communication

Quality control

Safety orientation

Self-motivation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

1–3+ years as multicolor web second press operator

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

Description

Operates a sheetfed printing press, which puts ink and/or coatings on paper or other surfaces and performs other in-line finishing operations such as scoring, die-cutting or perforating.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications of a job.
• Rules sheet out for inspecting trims, straightness, and correctness of folds and to be checked against bluelines and artwork.
• Achieves color match/approval to proofs.
• Make ready jobs in a timely efficient manner.
• Fills ink fountains.
• Understands and produces color within provided tolerances. Review readers and makes necessary adjustments and and adjusts color density to meet required spectrophotometer readings.
• Inspects and pulls quality control sheets throughout the run.
• Maintains necessary press records.
• Operates micrometer.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules.
• Directs and performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

• 3 years of experience with a 6-color press
• 3 years of knowledge with a 40\" and 51\" press.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 – 3+ years of experience as a multicolor web second press operator preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Occasional = 33% or less of the workday

Frequent = 34 – 66% of the workday

Constant = 67 – 100% of the workday