
Press Operator
- Nashville, TN
- $30.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set up and operate print and press machines to start a production cycle.
- Examine job ticket to determine quality to be printed, stock specifications, colors and any special printing instructions.
- Control and adjust machine settings; resolve any machine errors that may occur while operating as well as clean machine parts such as plates and cylinders.
- Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines.
- Mix and match ink color and fill and replenish ink fountains.
- Inspect print rolls, and align with the plate cylinders to achieve proper ink application; change rolls as necessary.
- Maintain color consistency and print quality during production run.
- Examine prints for ink density, position on paper-make necessary adjustments to the print or press machine throughout production run to maintain specifications from job ticket.
- 2+ years of printing press operating experience in a fast-paced environment.
- 1+ years of experience effectively matching colors for print press operation.
- Prior experience with interpreting and understanding print work orders.
- Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, and bend often
- Ability to stand 95% of your shift and safely lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
- Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, and bend often
- A high school diploma, equivalent work, or a combination of work, education, and military experience.
- 4+ years of print press operating experience in a fast-paced environment.
- 2+ years of Komori or Hewlett-Packard press operating experience.
- Compensation starts at $30/hour
- You will work an assigned schedule of either Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday; 7:30pm-6:00am
- Eligible to earn shift differential pay for working 3rd shift
- Flexibility in schedule to work required overtime that includes weekends and holidays
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).