Press Operator

Category: Professional
Location: Sturgis, MI 49091
Pay: $16.50 Hourly
Posted: 1 month ago
Status: Open

Description

Press Operator


Assistant to Press Operator


Company Profile

Leading Printing Facility 


What's in it for you?

Health insurance, Vision, Dental, Lift and Short term. Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 30% 401k match! 


Press Operator Details:

  • Direct Hire position
  • $16.50 to $23.00 /annually
  • Full Time work available
  • Weekend work required
  • First Shift

**Press Assistant****Job Type:** Direct Hire**Schedule:** Full-time, Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM**About the Role:**We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Press Assistant to support our offset printing operations. The Press Assistant will work closely with the Lead Press Operator, contributing to efficient and high-quality print production. This role is essential for maintaining a smooth workflow, ensuring equipment readiness, and upholding our standards for safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.


Press Operator Qualifications:

**Key Responsibilities:*** Assist the offset lead press operator in all aspects of printing press operations.* Support the setup, make-ready processes, and execution of print runs.* Aid in the setup and adjustment of the press's feeder system.* Follow directions from the lead operator to ensure efficient equipment operation.* Maintain a clean and organized work area around the printing press.* Monitor and maintain appropriate chemical levels in the press.* Transport and stage all necessary materials at the press for production use.* Actively participate as a team player, fostering a collaborative work environment.* Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety protocols, quality standards, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction.**Required Qualifications & Skills:*** Prior experience as a Machine Operator or in a similar production environment.* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.* Capability to perform repetitive lifting of up to 25 pounds.* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.* Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively in a team setting.**Preferred Qualifications & Skills:*** Familiarity with ISO standards or quality management systems.**Pre-employment Requirements:*** Successful completion of a background check.* Successful completion of a drug screen.

  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen (Excluding THC) is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.


How to Apply:

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Sturgis, MI

307 West Chicago Road

Sturgis, MI 49091

(269) 651-1160

sturgis.mi@elwoodstaffing.com



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