Archetype Permanent Solutions

Offset Press Operator

The company serves more than 500 marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients, with 4000+ employees working across five different continents and 28 countries around the world. Direct marketing services deliver results utilizing our in-house production, design capabilities, data and digital expertise, and fully integrated approach producing timely and cost-efficient direct mail packages for worldwide clients.

The Press Operator is responsible for operating and managing multiple pieces of state-of-the-art technology.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities:

  • Sets up the machine and maintains quality throughout run per individual job
  • Changes press plates, blankets, and cylinders as needed
  • Cleans inks fountains, and plates and changes units as needed
  • Runs machine at optimal speed to meet production standards
  • Performs adjustments on the machine to ensure maximum productivity
  • Performs regular quality checks on all components to ensure quality standards are met
  • Recalibrates equipment as required
  • Sets color
  • Communicates job status and production concerns/issues during shift transition to ensure optimal productivity for the following shift
  • Notifies Team Lead of quality issues
  • Works with Team Lead to resolve concerns
  • Ensures safety practices are followed
  • Tracks job counts, make-readies, and waste as instructed with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Spots defects in the print and corrects essential functions of the job
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Position Qualifications:

  • Required – High school diploma or GED
  • Prior offset printing background as press operator required, experience with Sandan, Muller or similar machines.
  • Ability to monitor production equipment for speed and quality
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including moving up to 10 pounds regularly and lifting to 45 pounds intermittently
  • Knowledge of mechanical operations and processes
  • Basic knowledge of postal guidelines for sorted mail preferred

Benefits:

Pay $25-$30 per hour

Relocation assistance

Sign on Bonus

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Equal opportunity employer

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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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