Weekend Press Auxiliary Operator - Precision & Production

Pollard Charitable Games Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

International Gamco in Omaha, NE is seeking a skilled Press Auxiliary Machine Operator to join our press team and keep our printing operations running smoothly. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy working with industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to grow with an industry leader.

As part of the pressroom team, you will operate and maintain auxiliary equipment for offset and flexographic printing, assist Press Operators, and help ensure accuracy, quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or certification in printing technology, manufacturing, or mechanical trades preferred.
• Two to five years of experience operating offset, flexographic or auxiliary pressroom equipment in a manufacturing or commercial printing environment.
• Experience operating die cutters, Scitex/Rollem systems, cutters, numbering equipment or similar converting equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of print registration, cutting accuracy, material handling and quality standards.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and machine adjustments.
• Ability to read production orders, machine manuals and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain auxiliary pressroom equipment that supports offset and flexographic printing operations.
• Load materials, perform make-ready procedures and adjust machine settings.
• Assist Press Operators during press startups, production changeovers and material changes.
• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to maintain efficiency, registration and product quality.
• Inspect printed products to verify registration, cutting accuracy, color consistency and overall quality.
• Identify quality issues and make machine adjustments to minimize waste and maintain production standards.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with the Maintenance team when necessary.
• Load and unload paper stock, inks and production materials while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Complete production reports, machine logs and downtime documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Collaborate with Press Operators, Quality and Maintenance teams to achieve production goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency and product quality.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math & measurement

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Task prioritization

Reading technical docs

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Die cutters

Scitex/Rollem systems

Cutters

Numbering equipment

Job description

International Gamco in Omaha, NE is seeking a skilled Press Auxiliary Machine Operator to join our press team and keep our printing operations running smoothly. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy working with industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to grow with an industry leader.

As part of the pressroom team, you will operate and maintain auxiliary equipment for offset and flexographic printing, assist Press Operators, and help ensure accuracy, quality