2 – Color Press Operator

4 Over • Huber Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2-Color Operator's job is to organize daily workflow, print production labels for each finished product, run the printing press and maintain stock & ink inventory. This role requires the ability to set up, configure, and operate the Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press to produce high-quality print products. The operator will access the batching system to view the press schedule and identify priority jobs, examine job orders to determine specifications, mix inks to match order specifications, monitor press performance, and maintain/troubleshoot the machine. Additionally, the role involves removing waste, completing paperwork, performing general housekeeping, adhering to safety policies, and assisting in cultivating a safety culture.

Requirements

• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a 2 color press operator, preferably on a Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing 2 color press maintenance and minor repairs.
• Background mixing inks to match colors specified in orders
• Ability to accurately distinguish color variations when mixing inks to meet order specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality.
• Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.
• Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards.
• Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably on a Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily workflow
• Print production labels for each finished product
• Run the printing press
• Maintain stock & ink inventory
• Set up, configure, and operate the Heidelberg QuickMaster 2 Color Press
• Access the batching system to view press schedule and identify priority jobs
• Examine job orders to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, color(s) and special printing instructions
• Mix inks to match order specifications
• Monitor press cycle and performance, ensuring optimum press performance and job quantity reporting along, with defect and quality checks
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine making basic repairs as needed according to schedule
• Actively remove waste items for recycling
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status
• Affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed