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Press Operator

Greenville, SC 29611

Posted: 04/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Manufacturing Job Number: 618400 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
Operation of Hamilton presses in a safe, efficient manner to produce high quality products

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Operation of Hamilton presses in accordance with job specifications and procedures established by the company.
• Must have a complete understanding of the function of Lithographic (Offset) and Flexographic printing methods.
• Adjustment of press components as needed to insure safe operation and the production of quality products.
• Verification of all materials used for accuracy, quality and conformance to all established specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring print quality.
• Maintaining all required documentation as required by company standards.
• Insures proper labeling of rolls of paper.
• Completion of all production forms required by company standards in a legible manner.
• Assure compliance with safety and health regulations and good housekeeping practices within assigned areas, as well as compliance with all quality specifications.
• Maintain all required documentation of work performed and ensure that all forms and materials are labeled properly.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Set up numbering machines as required for a job.
• Prepare and install print plates; offset and flex.
• Adjust impression, registration as needed to insure quality printing.
• Request materials and supplies as needed for efficient operation.
• The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

Education
• Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Experience
• Inexperienced Pressman – Must complete the twelve week Training program
on site.
• Experienced Pressman – Must have Five years’ experience in running a
printing press

Skills: 
Mechanical ability to diagnose mechanical issues with a press and the ability to
adjust the press as needed to insure safe operation and the manufacture of
quality products.
• Mathematical ability to calculate job requirements.
• The skill to use a rule to set up press components and to interpret and
transpose measurements.
• Basic knowledge of the English language including the meaning and spelling of
words, and the ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in
work related documents.
• The skill to understand and implement all the requirements listed on a job
jacket.
• The skill necessary to understand the implications of new information for both
current and future problem solving and decision making.
• The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking the
time to understand the points being made, asking questions that are
appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• The skill to manage time in order to complete assigned work tasks in an
efficient manner.
• The skill to adjust their actions in relation to the actions of other team
members in order to complete a project in the most efficient manner.
• The skill to determine causes of operation errors and to make decisions to
correct any errors.
• The skill to select and implement training methods and procedures
appropriate for each situation when learning or teaching new tasks.

The max pay rate is $20/hr for this position 

 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.