Printing Press Operator

Spherion Williamsport is working to fill a 1st Shift, Printing Press Operator position in Williamsport, PA. The pay rate is $16.00 HOURLY. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

Description:

The Printing Press Operator is responsible for managing all jobs scheduled for their printing press in a manner that follows customer specifications and art department requirements to a high level of detail. Responsible for coordinating all supply usage and planning jobs with the most efficient use of raw materials. All work is done with a focus on quality and safety.

What you'll do:

• Production Planning: Organize daily ink and material schedules by job type to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Press Setup: Manually configure printing presses using job folder specifications and install appropriate roll stock, dies, and cylinders.
• Quality Control: Run sample prints for customer spec verification and obtain Production Manager approval before full runs.
• Execution & Handoff: Complete full print runs, provide files to the Lead Counter, and communicate specific job parameters.
• Documentation: Maintain daily job-to-job press sheets and archive finished samples for future color-matching and repeat orders.
• Maintenance: Perform daily equipment maintenance and coordinate with technicians for advanced repairs or part ordering.
• Support Tasks: Attend team meetings, generate pull tags as needed, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Education: High School

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 12 months

Skills:

• Experience commercial printing a plus
• Competency in use of computer systems; aptitude for being trained on in-house computer systems
• Basic math skills essential
• Ability to accurately measure and read a ruler
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Work at a fast pace and be able to multitask working on multiple jobs at once
• Problem solving and troubleshooting

Related Experience: Commercial Printing, Press Setup, Quality Assurance, Production Efficiency, Team Collaboration