Sheetfed Second Press Operator (3pm-11pm)

Mittera Creative + Tech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera Creative + Tech in Houston, TX seeks a Sheetfed Second Press Operator to assist with the setup and operation of a printing press and to support the press crew in meeting customer specs and deadlines.

You will read tickets, adjust color, balance inks, and help with maintenance to ensure high quality and on-time production. Strong color sense and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3+ years of multicolor second press operator experience preferred.
• Read and interpret job tickets, layout sheets, and artwork.
• Strong color management and ability to adjust CPC color standards.
• Ability to use basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and specifications before starting a job.
• Know set-up and maintenance procedures for the entire press.
• Program color standards into CPC to adjust color as needed.
• Achieve color OK to proofs under supervisor direction.
• Interpret color bars and targets to maintain print quality.
• Balance and maintain ink and water systems for quality.
• Keep color stable during run with OK sheets.
• Perform press operations including make-readies, folder operation, and maintenance.
• Review job orders for quantity, stock, colors, and special instructions.
• Pull proofs to check ink coverage and alignment.
• Assist Press Operator with web tension and speed control.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and proper housekeeping.

Skills

Press experience

Read job tickets

Color matching

Math skills

Communication

Organized/Planning

Self-motivation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years in printing/press operations preferred

Job description

Description

The Sheetfed Second Press Operator assists with the set up and operation of a printing press in coordination with the Press Operator and assists crew members on the press, ensuring each job is run according to customer specifications and meeting internal and external deadlines; maintains quality control and reduces waste or press downtime. Follows departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the Department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards.

• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job


• Know set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press


• Programs correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments


• Achieves color OK (match/approval) to proofs under the direction of the Press Supervisor


• Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality


• Balances and maintains ink and water systems for print quality


• Maintains color during press run with color OK sheets


• Perform press operations such as make-readies, folder operation, register color, and maintenance


• Review job orders to determine print quantity, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions


• Pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration


• Assist the Press Operator on adjusting and maintaining proper web tension to allow job to run at correct speed


• Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in order to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area around the press for employees and customers


• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment


• Keep 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 Americans 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• 1 - 3+ years of experience as a multicolor 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