Heatset Press Operator Nights

The Heatset Press Operator is responsible for setting up operating monitoring and maintaining heatset web offset printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials in a safe and efficient manner. This position ensures production schedules quality standards and waste reduction goals are met while maintaining equipment performance and workplace safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heatset web offset printing presses according to job specifications.
• Review production orders work instructions and customer requirements prior to press startup.
• Adjust ink water balance registration color density folding and web tension to achieve required print quality.
• Monitor press performance throughout production runs and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Verify printed materials meet customer specifications for color consistency print registration and overall appearance.
• Troubleshoot press mechanical electrical and print quality issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance lubrication cleaning and minor repairs on press equipment.
• Inspect paper stock inks coatings and other materials to ensure suitability for production.
• Maintain production records quality documentation downtime reports and material usage logs.
• Coordinate with Prepress Bindery Maintenance and Production teams to ensure efficient workflow.
• Follow all company safety policies lockout/tagout procedures and environmental regulations.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced press operators and press assistants.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve productivity quality and waste reduction.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability keeping with Mitteras philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of heatset web offset press operating experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial printing presses such as Goss Heidelberg MAN Roland Komori or similar equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of color management printing processes and press controls.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders layouts and technical specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing or production tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing pulling reaching lifting squatting kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing finishing graphic design data analytics direct mail processing and fulfillment services. Mitteras full-service approach connects data-driven revelations bar-raising creative and expertly printed materials to give our customers brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical Dental Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Veteran Time Off
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.