Web Second Press Operator

Mittera; Pineville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Mittera in Pineville, NC is seeking a Web Second Press Operator to set up and run web presses in coordination with the Press Operator, ensuring each job meets customer specifications and deadlines while maintaining quality and minimizing waste.

You will maintain equipment, participate in preventive maintenance, promote safety, and collaborate with crew across shifts. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow with a leading-edge printing company.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years as a multicolor web press operator.
• Strong color matching and color bar interpretation.
• Ability to lead and foster growth on the team.
• Effective communication across all levels.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain web presses and all auxiliary equipment.
• Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality.
• Promote, enforce and sustain safety and look for ways to improve the operation.
• Programs correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments.
• Achieves color OK (match/approval) to proofs.
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts.
• Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Press setup

Color matching

Quality control

Safety oriented

Team leadership

Tools

CPC color control

Job description

Description

Web Second Press Operators assist 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain web presses and all auxiliary equipment
• Interprets color bars, star targets, side guide marks and slur indicators to control print quality
• Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining safety and look for ways to improve the operation
• Programs correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments
• Achieves color OK (match/approval) to proofs
• Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts
• Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• 3 – 5+ years of experience as a multicolor web press operator preferred
• Ability to lead and foster growth and development on the team
• Knowledgeable of press set-up and maintenance procedures
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Has basic computer skills
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.