Printing Press Operator
About The Position
The Printing Press Operator sets up, operates, and maintains presses to produce printed materials. The role includes inking presses, loading paper, adjusting equipment to the required paper size, and configuring, monitoring, and fine-tuning the printing process through a control panel or computer monitor. The operator works in WinCup’s Paper Cups department at its Tolleson, Arizona manufacturing facility and reports to the Production Manager. The position requires working an 8+ or 12+ hour day shift in an indoor manufacturing environment that is not air conditioned and may be exposed to extreme heat. The role may involve occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and requires wearing PPE including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards. Employees must be able to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime. Employment is contingent on successfully completing E-Verify, drug screening, and a background check.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in a manufacturing environment; paper industry experience preferred.
- One year of experience as a print or press equipment operator.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to function independently.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work an 8+ or 12+ hour shift while sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to manually move finished-goods cases weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.
- Successful completion of E-Verify, drug screening, and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the paper industry.
Responsibilities
- Adjust production settings at workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
- Start presses and pull proofs to check ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
- Review job orders to determine print quantities, stock specifications, colors, and special instructions.
- Record and control raw materials assigned to jobs according to CP-PRN-FRM-001 and 002.
- Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
- Load presses with paper and make adjustments according to paper size.
- Collect and inspect random samples during print runs and make necessary adjustments.
- Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
- Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders as required.
- Clean presses and make minor repairs using hand tools.
- Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
- Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
- Obtain or mix ink and fill ink fountains.
- Troubleshoot machinery and monitor automated press operation systems, responding to errors or alert messages.
- Verify that paper and ink meet job specifications.
- Maintain assigned work tools and equipment.
- Comply with safety rules, PPE requirements, policies, procedures, and practices, including performing lockout/tagout (LOTO) when required.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Production Lead, Shift Supervisor, or Department Manager.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Team Member Assistance Plan (EAP)
- 401(k) plan with a company match available after 60 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
