Sheetfed Second Press Operator

Mittera Group•Arlington, TX

22h

About The Position

Mittera Arlington is seeking a Sheetfed Second Press Operator to assist with setting up and operating a printing press in coordination with the Press Operator. The role supports press crew members and helps ensure jobs meet customer specifications, quality standards, deadlines, and waste-reduction goals. The operator follows departmental procedures to process customer jobs on time and to required quality standards. The position involves reading job tickets, layouts, artwork, and specifications; setting up and maintaining press equipment; controlling print quality and color; assisting with make-readies and press operations; and performing routine and preventive maintenance. The role also requires maintaining a clean, safe work area and keeping a list of maintenance issues. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs. Mittera provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Mittera is an equal opportunity workplace. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization.
Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements, and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
Organization and ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Self-motivated, reliable, and quality- and safety-oriented.
Ability to use proper body mechanics when pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
Near visual acuity.
Ability to work around and operate departmental equipment.
Ability to access and navigate each department in the facility.
Ability to function professionally under stressful circumstances.
Qualified individuals with disabilities may receive reasonable accommodations or modifications to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

1–3+ years of experience as a multicolor second press operator preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and understand job tickets, layout sheets, artwork, and other specifications before starting assigned jobs.
Know setup and maintenance procedures for the entire press.
Program correct color standards into CPC to make needed color adjustments.
Achieve color approval to proofs under the direction of the Press Supervisor.
Interpret color bars, star targets, side guide marks, and slur indicators to control print quality.
Balance and maintain ink and water systems for print quality.
Maintain color during press runs using color-approved sheets.
Perform press operations, including make-readies, folder operation, color registration, and maintenance.
Review job orders to determine print quantity, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
Pull proofs to check ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
Assist the Press Operator with adjusting and maintaining proper web tension so jobs run at the correct speed.
Follow good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area around the press.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed.
Perform other duties as assigned.