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