Press Operator

Team: Operations ·
Location: Onsite — Austin, TX or Queensbury, NY ·
Schedule: Full-time, shift-based (2nd shift available)

The Press Operator produces and converts raw materials into finished printed products. The press department is responsible for meeting customer requirements while adhering to SLI standards for quality, throughput, and job parameters. This is a hands‑on role on the production floor — you’ll be running real equipment, hitting real targets, and partnering closely with helpers, supervisors, and managers to keep the line moving.

• Load, position, and adjust unprinted materials on press equipment.
• Set up and operate the press, including analyzing printed samples to confirm the job is correct.
• Examine job orders for quantities, production times, stock specs, colors, and color sequences.
• Monitor the printing process to maintain operating levels, detect malfunctions, and make any necessary adjustments.
• Operate equipment at the required speed for proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration.
• Partner with the press helper to load and unload rolls of raw material and finished product.
• Work with the supervisor and manager to reduce product waste.
• Complete jobs within scheduled time frames to meet press production goals.
• Comply with company and job‑specific SOPs (employee health & safety, SGP environmental procedures, routine housekeeping, and maintenance).

• Previous press experience (preferred, not required) — 1+ year of manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of color charts and the ability to check printed samples.
• Understanding of color laydown and overprint.
• Ability to read and understand docket information.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management — completing jobs on schedule is core to the role.
• Customer‑first mindset.
• Team player who jumps in to help others.
• Adaptable to a changing environment with frequent delays or unexpected events.
• Dependable, consistently on time, follows instructions, and takes feedback to improve.
• Maintains confidentiality of information to company and federal standards.

• Lifting, moving, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods (~70–80% of shift).
• Bending, twisting, and reaching (~60–70%).
• Push and pull up to 100 lbs occasionally (~20–30%).
• Extensive use of hands and fingers.
• Use of step ladders as needed.

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Weekly pay (checks every Friday).
• Up to 31 days PTO per year (25 PTO + major holidays paid).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance options.
• Free dental insurance.
• Free vision insurance.
• Ongoing training with real growth opportunities.
• Team celebrations and holiday parties.

Offers of employment are conditional and contingent on satisfactory completion of pre‑employment screening, which may include job‑related skills and other assessments, a background check, and verification of your employment history and references. While skills and other assessments may be required as part of the interview process, background checks, if applicable, are conducted only after a conditional offer and only with the separate written disclosure and your authorization provided at that stage, in compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.