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About the Opportunity Aegis has teamed up with a long-established printing and packaging manufacturer known for premium results. They're adding a seasoned press professional to run and care for their production presses. A Day in the Life You start by reviewing work orders and production specs, choosing plates and stocks, and dialing in your press setup for the day's schedule. As the run begins, you fine-tune registration and color, verify alignment with measuring tools, and log key settings. When a mechanical hiccup or print artifact appears, you troubleshoot fast to keep downtime to a minimum. Between jobs, you perform routine cleaning and adjustments, and you end your shift with final inspections and accurate production records—leaving a spotless, safe press area behind. What You'll Do Set up and operate printing presses to match job specifications and production timelines Monitor live runs; adjust for print quality, registration, and consistency Troubleshoot mechanical/print issues rapidly to reduce downtime Complete routine maintenance, cleaning, and mechanical adjustments Read and interpret work orders, production specifications, and job instructions Inspect finished pieces and maintain precise production documentation Partner with production teammates to hit deadlines and boost efficiency Follow all safety procedures and uphold a clean, organized work area What You Bring 2+ years operating printing presses in a manufacturing setting Strong command of press setup, operation, and preventive maintenance Hands-on experience resolving mechanical and print quality issues Ability to read job tickets and production specs with accuracy Comfort using measuring tools to verify alignment and quality High attention to detail and solid mechanical aptitude Self-directed work style in a fast-paced production environment High school diploma or

GED Tools & Technologies Proficiencies:

Troubleshooting skills; Sheet fed offset printing Equipment exposure: Large format printing equipment Why Join Step into a hands-on role where craftsmanship meets continuous improvement. You'll join a team that values quality, teamwork, and delivering to customer specifications—every time.