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Pressman (Albuquerque)
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Overview
We are seeking a skilled Pressman to join our dynamic printing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in offset printing techniques. As a Pressman, you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed materials while ensuring adherence to specifications and maintaining equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain printing presses (3404 E DI and 9995 ABDick, Kompac Water System), to produce quality print products.
- Set up and adjust press parameters for optimal performance and quality output.
- Burn and process plates as needed to complete work order.
- Conduct prepress checks to ensure all files meet production standards.
- Mix Pantone inks and implement color management techniques to achieve accurate color reproduction.
- Perform quality control checks throughout the printing process to ensure consistency and adherence to specifications.
- Calculate and record an exact account of all completed work.
- Collaborate with the graphic design team to understand layout designs and typography requirements.
- Measure stock and cut it appropriately for the specific work order.
- Conduct weekly maintenance on machinery, reporting any issues or problems to appropriate supervisor.
- Take inventory of materials for the week and month.
- Continually learning new processes to increase efficiency as well as maintaining proficiency in operation of all current equipment, including but not limited to all offset and letterpress equipment.
- Clean plate processor on a monthly basis in order to maintain the efficiency of the machine.
- Assist in various departments as needed in order to meet daily business needs.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Operate forklifts for material handling when necessary.
Requirements
- Printing experience
- Strong attention to details
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and converting fractions into decimals and vice-versa. Ability to solve ratios and proportions from job ticket, read and calculate weight measurements
- Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and also independently
- Must be honest, reliable, and dependable
- Must be computer literate and not afraid to learn new systems
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them
- Work under conditions caused by deadlines and meet deadlines
- Follow instructions, both verbal and written
- Check work and assume responsibility for accuracy and quality before passing the job on to the next step
- Must be hardworking, a self-starter and a problem solver.
- Ability to move freely throughout the building to gather information, materials and authorizations.
- A successful background check and illegal drug screen is a condition of employment.
Working Environment/Equipment Used
- Work is done in the warehouse area, dress appropriate for climate
- Daily functions require use of several pieces of equipment including but not limited to: offset printing equipment, cutter, and various bindery equipment
- Job involves moderate lifting
- Contact with and use of inks and cleaning chemicals is required
Qualifications/Attributes
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of experience in printing
- Detail and results oriented, with emphasis on accuracy
- Team player with sufficient organizational skills
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Short term disability

7130 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
$18-22/hour