Printing Press Operator Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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The Printing Press Operator sets up and operates flexo presses to produce items consistent with customer specifications. Coordinates maintenance efforts with Shift Supervisor. Organizes production run of customer order to maximize efficiency.

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Requirements & Skills 1

High school degree or equivalent education and/or training preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend work orders and to perform basic mathematical functions required.
1-2 years experience preferred.

Job summary 2

The Printing Press Operator operates a UV Flexo or Rotogravure printing press producing printed products of high quality. Maintains press equipment, assists in training, and ensures a safe and clean working environment.

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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Or one to three years related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job summary 3

The Printing Press Operator requires interest in screen printing, and will operate automatic and manual screen printing machines. Applicants will be trained to decorate sporting uniforms, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts and accessories.

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Operate a screen printing press both automatic and manual.
Set up and tear down jobs efficiently and effectively.
Identify, troubleshoot, and solve common screen printing problems.
Follow established workflow and quality standards.
- Ensure attention to detail, print quality, print registration, and production speed.
- Maintain equipment and work to ensure a clean and organized area.
- Previous experience will be compensated.

Requirements & Skills 3

Must be well-organized, detail-oriented and process driven.
Be self motivated.
Possess good communication skills.
Spanish is a plus.
- Have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
- 2 years experience in a production environment
- Willingness to learn how to operate machinery

Job summary 4

If you are currently a Printing Press Operator looking to push your skills or ready to learn an exciting new skill, this job is right for you! The preferred team member will be an energetic, organized and dependable individual with the ability to work efficiently and effectively as well as exhibit exceptional attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Setup and register multi-color jobs including 4-color process, simulated process, etc.
Follow strict QC standards
- Maintain a clean & safe work environment
- Work quickly and efficiently while producing high quality prints
- Follow written job instructions

Requirements & Skills 4

3 years experience working with M&R automatic screen printing presses
Knowledge of all aspects of production: setting up/breaking down jobs, burning screens, reclaiming screens, mixing inks, etc.
Screen-Printing experience is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation and driver's license
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Positive attitude & team oriented

Job summary 5

We are looking for a Printing Press Operator. The individual must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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High School diploma or GED
Minimum two years experience as pressmen, not press helper
4 color process work is preferred
Experience with Miller presses is a plus
Experience with Jet presses is a plus
Must be able to accurately read a ruler
- Must be able to use a computer for light data entry
- Must be able to identify different types of paper ,color, gauge, grain
- Must be able to accurately see colors

Job summary 6

The Printing Press Operator is responsible for insuring proper and on time set up and operation of production equipment in assigned department. Also responsible for compliance with safety, G.M.P. procedures, 5S, CI requirements, technical standards, routine maintenance, and training of lower classified mechanics.

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Requirements & Skills 6

High School diploma or GED required or relevant proven experience.
Knowledge of machinery and assembly line functions and operation of same.
- Capable of reading, interpreting, and comprehending technical training manuals and specifications.
- Display excellent mechanical ability.
- Capable of instructing mechanics and specialists in subordinate hourly positions.

Job summary 7

The Printing Press Operator leads the press crew in the everyday operation of the press, to ensure that we get make-readies and runs in the most efficient manner possible to achieve top quality production. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Train new crew members
Make sure production order is checked for quality
Check internal register
Maintain and check color using densitometer
Side guide and sheet checked for register jump
Make sure die numbers, copy, and code numbers are checked
- Ensure SAP / PEAK recordkeeping
- Make sure all materials from previous job are removed before beginning new run
- Notify supervisor of any problems with press, ink, board, plates, or personnel

Requirements & Skills 7

Must have at least 1-2 years printing press experience.
1 year of manufacturing experience a plus.
- Must have color vision.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Job summary 8

We are currently recruiting for a Printing Press Operator to join our facility. The Printing Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products. The ideal candidate will have experience as a printing press operator, flexographic experience is preferred. This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
- Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
- Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
- Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Requirements & Skills 8

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Job summary 9

We are looking for an experienced Printing Press Operator to help run our offset printing operation and work in the mail house as needed.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Working knowledge of offset printing presses
Experience operating commercial production printing presses a plus
Experience at a printing or direct mailing company a plus
Willingness to learn and operate other machinery such as cutters, folders, inkjets, inserters, Xerox digital presses and envelope presses
Ability to multi-task, work independently and with others efficiently
- Ability to view color accurately
- Ability to lift and move 40-pound boxes of printed and stock paper
- Work full-time 8am-4:30pm with occasional overtime

Job summary 10

The Printing Press Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining and operating offset printing press and related equipment (plate makers, plate benders, reel stands, etc.) to produce quality printed products.

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Requirements & Skills 10

High School diploma or equivalency required
Mechanical Aptitude
Prior press experience preferred

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