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Printing Press Operator City Printing & Graphics Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $18 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Machine operation Color management Attention to detail Mechanical troubleshooting Layout design Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Printing Press Operator, where your expertise will drive the creation of high-quality printed materials. In this energetic role, you'll operate and maintain various printing presses, ensuring precise color management, sharp typography, and flawless production standards. Your technical proficiency and attention to detail will help bring creative visions to life across a wide range of print advertising, packaging, and promotional products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of print manufacturing, combining mechanical skills with artistic insight to produce outstanding results. Duties Operate large-format printers, flexo presses, digital printers, and screen printing equipment with precision and efficiency. Adjust industrial equipment settings to optimize print quality and color accuracy using advanced prepress software and color management techniques. Interpret production documents and layout designs to ensure accurate reproduction of graphics, typography, and images. Perform routine maintenance and mechanical adjustments on press machinery to prevent downtime and ensure smooth operation. Conduct quality control checks throughout the printing process, identifying and correcting issues related to color consistency, registration, and material handling. Manage paper cutting, binding, and finishing processes such as trimming and folding to prepare final products for delivery. Collaborate with graphic designers and prepress teams to review files created in Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software for print readiness. Skills Strong knowledge of color management principles and experience working with graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite. Proficiency in operating various printing presses including large-format printers, flexo presses, digital printers, and screen printing equipment. Mechanical knowledge for adjusting industrial equipment and performing routine maintenance tasks. Ability to interpret complex production documents and layout designs accurately. Skilled in quality control practices to ensure high standards in print advertising materials. Familiarity with prepress processes including file preparation using prepress software. Excellent technical proficiency in machine operation, machining, and troubleshooting printing equipment issues. Understanding of typography, layout design, cutting techniques, paper binding, and finishing processes for comprehensive print production. Join us as a Printing Press Operator if you're passionate about transforming creative concepts into vibrant printed realities! Your expertise will be vital in delivering top-tier printed products that captivate audiences and elevate brands worldwide.

Pay:

$18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person