Operator, Press

4 Over llc • Moonachie, NJ

10h • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator is responsible for the setup, efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Komori sheet-fed press, ensuring high-quality, high-volume, and on-time production while supervising and supporting the feeder. The schedule is Monday-Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs, with primary shifts potentially being 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Requirements

• Three (3) – five (5) years’ experience as a Komori Sheet Fed Press Operator
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience performing Sheet Fed Press maintenance and minor repairs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate the sheet feed press to produce high quality print products
• Access the Batching System to view press schedule and identify priority jobs to be completed
• Examine job orders to determine the quantity to be printed, stock specifications, color(s) and special printing instructions
• Lead and direct assistant operator, including on the job training and mentor junior colleagues
• Ensure Press Crew prepares Press Machine for the next job once current job is complete
• 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to $500,000
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular fulltime employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• Immediate Vesting
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service

What This Job Offers

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