Sheetfed First Press Operator

Mittera Group•Arlington, TX

22h

About The Position

Mittera Arlington is hiring a Sheetfed Press Operator to operate 40-inch sheetfed press machines equipped with coaters, UV, and LED lamps. This leadership role directs press team activities to help meet productivity, quality, and safety goals. The operator runs and maintains the press and auxiliary equipment, guides the crew to meet production standards, and maintains customer quality requirements. The role also includes routine and preventive maintenance, supporting employee development, improving procedures, and coordinating teamwork across crews and shifts. The position requires reading job tickets, layout sheets, artwork, and other specifications; preparing and maintaining the press; controlling color and print quality; tracking production materials and quantities; and ensuring safe, clean work areas. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs. Mittera offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Journeyperson training and experience preferred.
3–5+ years of experience as a multicolor sheetfed press operator.
Full comprehension of written work instructions and business memos.
Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Ability to use basic math, including arithmetic and measurements, and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Self-motivated, reliable, and quality- and safety-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Journeyperson training and experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain 40-inch sheetfed press machines, coaters, UV and LED lamps, and auxiliary equipment.
Direct press crew activities and assign duties during scheduled maintenance.
Read and understand job tickets, layout sheets, artwork, and other job specifications before beginning work.
Follow setup and maintenance procedures for the entire press.
Program color standards into CPC and make necessary color adjustments.
Interpret color bars, star targets, side guide marks, and slur indicators to control print quality.
Achieve color approval to proofs under the direction of the Press Supervisor.
Maintain ink and water balance and monitor pH and conductivity of the fountain solution.
Inspect plates for visible imperfections before mounting, and remove and preserve plates for storage.
Inspect press signatures or sheets for marks and abrasions and inspect blankets for suitability.
Pull, label, and tag run samples; record finished good quantities and ink and paper usage.
Maintain housekeeping and a clean, healthy, and safe work area around the press.
Assist with wash-up and cleaning procedures.
Comply with applicable OSHA and EPA rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and Company safety rules.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance and record maintenance issues for follow-up.
Promote and enforce safety and identify process improvements.
Train and develop other Pressroom personnel.
Assist Supervisors with documenting and improving procedures and processes and providing feedback for employee evaluations.
Facilitate teamwork within crews and between shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.