Web Press - Operator

Walsworth - Fulton Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00amOUR TEAM IS THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS

Walsworth - Fulton, a family-owned business founded in 1937, has grown from printing playbills and cookbooks in Marceline, Missouri to becoming one of the top three yearbook printers and magazine printer in the industry. For over 87 years, we have remained committed to providing exceptional printing services with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

At Walsworth, our team is the heart of our business, and we are currently looking for a 1st Web Press Operator to join our team! As a 1st Web Press Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the M600 Goss Presses. Ensure our safety policies and procedures are met with PPE, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. You will also have the ability to set up the press quickly and efficiently, which includes but is not limited to job tickets, plates, paper, and folds.

Join us today and play an integral role in producing top-notch printed products for our clients.

• Make ready and operate web offset printing press to print signatures that follow specific printing instructions that include quantity, stock specification, colors, and other special instructions.
• Insert packing sheet to plate cylinder to accommodate for plate thickness; install and lock plates into position, using hand tools, to achieve proper pressure distribution.
• Measure paper thickness and adjust blankets and cylinders accordingly.
• Fill ink and solution fountains, along with adjusting controls to regulate flow of ink and solution to plate cylinder.
• Start press and examine copies for ink density, position on paper, and registration, adjusting the press throughout the run to maintain proper levels.

• Minimum of five years' experience working on a 4-color heat set web press.
• 1 year of experience working on Goss M600 presses is preferred.
• Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• May require specific vision abilities that include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a loud noise level environment.