Quad
Offset First Press Operator
Lufkin, TX
Jul 11, 2025
Full Job Description

Quad in Lufkin, TX is seeking an Offset First Press Operator. The main responsibilities are to operate and maintain the press and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements.

Job Duties:

  • Keep accurate records of all delay time during shift.
  • Adhere to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Know set-up and maintenance procedures for entire press
  • Ability to troubleshoot unit and folder problems with minimum delay time
  • Ability to troubleshoot reel and stacker problems with minimum delay time
  • Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance
  • Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews
  • Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance
  • Check and set rollers, change if necessary
  • Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
  • Read entire job ticket; special instructions, ink colors, paper brand, basis weight, etc.
  • Perform needed maintenance during any delay time
  • Knowledge of post folder equipment and proper set up
  • Plan ahead for 2-color and 4-color make ready, allow ink levels to run down
  • Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications
  • Attend all Operators meetings
  • Generate constant feeling of urgency, when press is down, to maintain production requirements
  • Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
  • Work safely while demanding your crew to work safely
  • Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Portland's Safety, 6S and Lean programs and look for ways to improve the operation.
  • Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
  • Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations
  • Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • 3+ Years Press experience
  • Detailed knowledge of offset printing process
  • Ability to read, write and perform math operations.
  • Ability to distinguish colors accurately
  • Ability to apply written and verbal instructions for machine set-up.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to interact and guide crew members
  • Must demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality and ability to stay in work area.
  • Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Ability to work overtime as needed.
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Offset First Press Operator
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