Press Operator – Printing & Production

Keep production moving. Stay ahead of schedule. Deliver quality every time.

At Plastic Printers weve spent 30 years designing and producing innovative custom products for customers around the world.

We do it all in-house - from helping a customer bring an idea to life to printing embellishing finishing quality checking and shipping the finished product out our doors.

That means production matters here.

Our Press Operators are at the heart of that process. Were looking for an experienced Press Operator who takes ownership of their equipment their jobs and the quality of the products coming off the press.

This is a hands-on production-critical role for someone who understands that great production is about more than running a machine. Its about precision consistency problem-solving efficiency craftsmanship and taking pride in the finished product.

This is a full-time MondayFriday position.

Our production operation typically runs between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

When applying let us know your ideal working hours.

Please note: Initial training may take place during standard business hours while you learn our equipment products processes and quality standards.

As a Press Operator youll help produce an incredibly diverse range of products using multiple printing production and finishing technologies.

Youll:

• Operate and support digital offset large-format and other printing and production equipment

• Review job orders specifications artwork materials and production requirements

• Accurately set up equipment for each job

• Monitor color registration alignment consistency and overall print quality

• Make real-time press and process adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency

• Inspect work throughout production - not just when the job is finished

• Handle inks materials press supplies plates screens or other components as required by the equipment and job

• Keep production moving efficiently and ahead of schedule whenever possible

• Troubleshoot press material print-quality and production issues

• Collaborate with other production areas including prepress laminating cutting embellishment and finishing

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning

• Keep equipment and work areas clean organized and production-ready

• Take ownership of the finished product and ensure it meets our quality standards before moving forward

Were looking for someone who already understands a printing environment and can bring that experience to our team.

• 2 years of experience in a printing or press environment

• Experience as a Digital Press Operator Offset Press Operator Web Press Operator Prepress Specialist or similar production role

• In-depth understanding of basic printing technologies and production processes

• Strong understanding of color materials registration alignment and quality control

• Ability to independently set up operate monitor and troubleshoot production equipment

• HP Indigo (HPI) experience or certification is a strong plus

• Experience with DOD embossing foil stamping or other embellishment equipment folder/gluer is a plus

• Experience with cutting laminating and finishing equipment is a plus

• Prepress experience is a plus

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite particularly InDesign and Illustrator is a plus

• Comfortable learning new equipment technologies materials and production processes

• Take pride in your work and notice details other people miss

• Like seeing tangible results from what you accomplish every day

• Understand that speed and quality have to work together

• Stay calm focused and solution-oriented when something doesnt go as planned

• Dont wait for someone else to notice a problem

• Communicate well and work collaboratively with the people around you

• Are dependable and come to work ready to contribute

• Enjoy being part of a team where every person impacts production

• Want to continue learning new equipment products and capabilities

• Ability to stand for extended periods during an 8-hour production shift

• Ability to lift or work with up to 50 lbs

• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills

• Comfortable working around printing and manufacturing equipment

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based production environment

Were a growing innovative company - but were also a small-business team.

Youll work alongside people who care about what we create help one another solve problems celebrate wins and take pride in sending great work out the door.

Our benefits and employee offerings include:

• Paid training

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%

• HSA

• Employee Assistance Program

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Company events parties and celebrations

• Health & wellness offerings

• Food truck visits and other team activities

• Opportunities to learn additional equipment and production capabilities

• A company that continues investing in technology equipment automation and new capabilities

Our customers trust us to create products that represent their businesses brands organizations and ideas.

Every job that comes through production has someones name on it - ours.

Thats why our Press Operators are such an important part of our team.

• Its about understanding the job.
• Owning the process.
• Catching problems before they become problems.
• Keeping production moving.
• And producing something youre proud to send out the door.

If youre an experienced Press Operator looking for a company where your skills matter - and where there is always something new to learn create and produce - wed love to meet you.

Apply today.

Required Experience:

IC