Offset Press Operator
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At a glance
Job overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring an Offset Press Operator. Smurfit Westrock is seeking a full‑time Offset Press Operator for its Mebane, NC facility. The role works 12‑hour night shifts, handling job tickets, ink adjustments, plate mounting, equipment maintenance, quality checks, and crew direction while adhering to safety and production standards. Immediate hiring offers medical, dental, vision, 401 K match, PTO and other benefits.
Key focus areas include Review job tickets with crew to determine sheet size, quantity, and colors., Ensure ink supplied matches specifications on the job ticket., and Adjust printing units for proper color control and registration..
Successful candidates bring Previous Printing Press Experience. Important skills include Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, and Basic Computer Skills. Preferred (not required): Offset Press Operation.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Hiring Immediately - Full Time
Offset Press Operator - Mebane, NC
12 Hour shifts - Nightshift 7PM-7AM
What we offer
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Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
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401K with company match
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80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays
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Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
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Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
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Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
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A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
The Opportunity
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Reviews and understands job ticket with crew and determines size and quantity of sheets required, colors to be.
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With assistance from 2nd Press Person ensures ink supplied matches ink specs on job ticket.
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Adjusts printing units for proper color control and register.
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Mounts plates in press, either alone or with 2nd Press Operator.
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Makes all necessary ink and water adjustments to the press.
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Understands the controls of the console and auxiliary controls for the operating systems.
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Can direct and perform maintenance on the equipment.
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Continually checks quality and registration of work, as directed, to ensures that customer specs are met.
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Completes necessary production and quality reports, with 2nd Press Operator, as required.
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Can direct a crew for optimum production and quality and safety.
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Perform other duties as assigned by manager, Supervisor, Lead or Operator.
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Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs intermittently and up to 75 lbs rarely.
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Stand up to 12 hours per day.
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Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel occasionally throughout the shift.
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Uses hands for simple and power grasping, as well as push, pull and fine manipulation.
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Work at and/or below shoulder level.
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See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy.
What you need to succeed:
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Previous printing press experience is required. Offset experience preferred.
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Attention to detail.
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Communication skills.
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Basic computer skills.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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