Press Operator - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Seaway Printing is hiring a Press Operator to set up, make ready, and run Heidelberg presses in its new, climate-controlled pressroom. Printing experience is not required; Seaway provides paid on-the-job training until the employee can independently set up and operate a Heidelberg press. The company produces magazines, books, journals, and manuals for publishers, associations, and national distribution partners. This is a third-shift position with 8-hour shifts, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., plus every third Saturday as needed. The work takes place in an active pressroom with moving mechanical parts, frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, occasional vibration, and high noise levels. Hearing protection is provided.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions precisely.
- Basic mechanical sense and willingness to troubleshoot.
- Basic computer skills for job entry and machine controls.
- A team-first attitude and excellent collaborative skills.
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting when equipment or machinery is not functioning.
- Ability to interpret and follow directions precisely.
- Ability to input job details and operate machines using basic computer skills.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and handle, feel, or touch objects or controls constantly, including repetitive motion involving the fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and upper body.
- Ability to talk or hear frequently and climb stairs frequently.
- Ability to frequently move pallets of material with a pallet mover.
- Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms, balance, operate equipment with the feet, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to constantly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or printing experience (preferred, but not required).
- At least 3 months of related experience or training (preferred, but not required).
- A high school diploma or equivalent (preferred, but not required).
Responsibilities
- Set up, make ready, and run the assigned press.
- Perform quality checks to ensure each job meets customer standards.
- Troubleshoot issues and perform minor mechanical maintenance.
- Record production data accurately.
- Help achieve daily production goals, including OEE and on-time delivery.
- Suggest improvements.
- Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Benefits
- Paid on-the-job training.
- Health insurance, available after 60 days.
- Dental insurance, available after 60 days.
- Vision insurance, available after 60 days.
- Life insurance, available after 60 days.
- 401(k) with company match after 6 months.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Monthly team lunches.
- $3.00 per hour third-shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
