Printing Operator

5 months ago


Mora, United States Olympak Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

OlymPak Printing & Packaging is in the middle of an amazing growth period. We are willing to train people with good attitudes and a desire to learn a skilled trade. Printing & Packaging is not just job, it’s a career.

We are hiring full time entry level thru Operator positions in the following departments.

  • Printing Departments

**Schedule: **We currently have both day and night shift opportunities available.

  • We currently run 12-hour shifts and the ability to work every other weekend is a must.

“Narrow Web” Printing Press Operators:

Salary: $18.00 -$30.00

Printing Press Operator Responsibilities:

  • Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain 5-6 color “Narrow Web-Lithographic” presses.
  • Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the job requirements.
  • Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
  • Makes necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the customers quality specifications.
  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Meet budgeted performance objectives.

**Printing Press OperatorRequirements: (We are looking for good people to train into this career)

  • Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment.
  • Skilled in a wide variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
  • Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
  • Good Attendance is a MUST

Printing Press Operators:

Salary: $18.00 - $37.50

Printing Press Operator Responsibilities:

  • Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a 6 color 40” sheetfed press
  • Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the job requirements.
  • Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
  • Makes necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the customers quality specifications.
  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Meet budgeted performance objectives

**Printing Press OperatorRequirements: (We are looking for good people to train into this career)

  • Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment.
  • Skilled in a wide variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
  • Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
  • Good Attendance is a MUST

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off

You should be proficient in:

  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Quality Inspection Experience
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Forklift Licensed
  • Shop Math Skills
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Web Offset Printing
  • Sheet Fed Offset Printing
  • Offset Lithography
  • Digital Printing
  • Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Flexographic Printing Press
  • Forklifts
  • Gluer Machine
  • Box Folding Machine

Salary info:

$18 - $37.50 / hr