Press Operator

Adams Communications Co • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

The Press Operator performs plate making, paper preparation, color setting, registration setting, and quality control of printed products. This is a union position. The successful candidate should be flexible, self-starting, attentive to detail, diplomatic, able to provide direction, and able to multitask. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently both as a team member and as a team leader.

The Press Operator safely and efficiently operates web offset printing equipment and is directly responsible for quality control. The role also involves following print request instructions, maintaining equipment through preventative maintenance checks and mechanical repairs, and being accountable for waste. Forklift and clamp truck knowledge is useful; training will be provided. The operator must maintain a safe, clean, productive work area and follow applicable company and government job-safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Able to work flexibly, independently, attentively, diplomatically, and on multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently as both a team member and a team leader.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in safe, efficient web offset printing operation.
• Ability to perform quality control and follow print request instructions.
• Ability to maintain equipment, including preventative maintenance checks and mechanical repairs.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and carrying weights up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the print media industry.
• Basic use of email, web browsers, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of forklifts and clamp trucks; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform plate making and paper preparation.
• Set colors and registration.
• Conduct quality control of printed products.
• Operate web offset printing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and follow print request instructions.
• Perform equipment maintenance, including preventative maintenance checks and mechanical repairs.
• Be accountable for waste.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work area.
• Follow company, local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to job safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED