M600 Heatset Web Press Operator

COMPANY PROFILE:

Our client helps companies accomplish more with their print, electronic, data-driven and critical communication programs. Their solutions combine the latest online technology with numerous capabilities in marketing, document management, and product supply chains.

For over 90 years, they have been a recognized leader in developing, building, and executing marketing solutions within regulated and highly secure environments. These include healthcare, financial, medical-device, government, retail, and other essential businesses.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced M600 Heatset Web Press Operator to join a production team in Fife, Washington. We are looking for a skilled operator with hands-on M600 experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining efficient production, and keeping equipment operating safely and reliably. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a team that values quality, productivity, teamwork, and attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, make ready, operate, and monitor the M600 heatset web press to meet production schedules, quality standards, and job specifications.

• Perform plate changes, plate mounting, cylinder setup, and adjustments to registration, ink, and printing pressure.

• Monitor print quality throughout production and make necessary adjustments to color, registration, web tension, and other press settings.

• Read and interpret job tickets, specifications, and production instructions to ensure accurate and efficient job execution.

• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing paper waste, downtime, and make-ready time.

• Troubleshoot press, web handling, and printing issues to minimize production interruptions.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.

• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Communicate effectively with press crew members, supervisors, and other production departments to meet production goals and deadlines.

• Help maintain consistent operating procedures and support the development of other production team members.

PREFERRED PROFILE:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating an M600 heatset web press.

• Strong knowledge of heatset web offset printing processes, press mechanics, and production workflows.

• Proficiency in plate changes, make-ready procedures, registration, ink and color control, and printing pressure adjustments.

• Understanding of web tension, paper handling, and press setup requirements.