Printing Press Operator
Location: Irvine, CA
Job Type: full-time
Company: K2 Staffing
Salary: $NA
Category: Manufacturing
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Summary
Leading Printing Vendor in Irvine, CA is in need of a Large Format Press Operator or Print Production employee. If the job description below matches your experience, click “Apply” and submit your most current resume to be considered.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare machines for printing.
- Operate
- Large Format Digital Press
- Roll-to-Roll Press
- Router
- Die Cutting
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- Install the printing plate with the images to be printed.
- Ink the presses and adjust the press to size.
- Adjust the flow of ink to the inking rollers accordingly.
- Monitor their operation and keep the paper feeders well stocked.
- Make adjustments to manage ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying chamber.
- Oil and clean the presses and make minor repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Transfer files, blend colors, and proof images electronically using digital presses.
- Collaborate with other team members on print projects.
- Follow daily production schedule & adapt to changes when instructed
- Prioritize tasks based on project timelines
- Finish & Package jobs according to job specs
- When time permits, assist the Press Room with finishing needs such as cutting, scoring,
folding, shrink wrapping, drilling, handwork, packaging, and boxing for shipping - Update inventory of necessary supplies for machine (paper, ink, finishing supplies, etc.)
- Communicate with Management about required maintenance on machines
Equipment being used
- Epson S-Series Eco-Solvent Inkjet Presses – Roll-To-Roll
- Vanguard VK300D UV Press – Rigid Flatbed
- Epson P-Series Proofing Press – Roll-To-Roll
- MCT Versatech 2 Router/Cutter
- Graphtec FC8600 Vinyl Cutter
- Trotec Speedy400 Laser Cutter