Western States

Jet Press Operator

Western States  •  $21.75/hr  •  Vadnais Heights, MN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Minnesota Location - Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.75 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: First
Job Category: ManufacturingWould you enjoy setting up and running a 2-color High Speed Jet Press in a climate-controlled facility? How does 80 hours of paid vacation within your first year sound?  We are seeking an experienced Jet Press Operator for our Minnesota facility.  Offset Press Operators set up and operate 2-color high-speed printing presses.
We offer comprehensive benefits including a 401k program with company match, an opportunity to earn up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year of employment, first raise at 30 days then opportunities for raises every 90 days until top rate is achieved, and 9 paid holidays.
1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Starting pay is negotiable based on previous experience.
WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?
- Set up and run press, maintain quality, and adjust ink and water roller pressures.
- Properly inspect product visually, separate envelopes.
- Place envelopes onto feed of machine.
- Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keep up with the machine speed.
- Properly check order throughout run to ensure accurate labeling, printing, and packaging of product.
- Adjust ink and water roller pressures.
- Maintain accurate counts of envelopes to boxes, cartons and skids.
- Remove paper jams, perform preventative maintenance when scheduled.
- Maintain press and surrounding area to Lean specifications.
QUALIFICATIONSSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
- One year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Manual dexterity.
- Strong initiative.
- Team player.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior Offset Printing experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to stand for approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.
Western States

About Western States

As a premier manufacturer of envelopes, labels, and packaging, Western States serves a national market of printers, distributors and mailing service providers.

Headquartered in Butler, Wisconsin, Western States operates five full-service plants including one label plant.

Western States, in business since 1908, is known for its expansive custom envelope and label offerings, stock product selection, innovative manufacturing techniques and its commitment to environmental initiatives.

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Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Butler, WI
Year Founded
1908
Website
wsel.com
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