Foil​/Engrave Press Operator

Posted Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Position: Foil/Engrave Press Operator

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Starting Pay: $18.00 to $19.00/hr

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves to help us write the story of the next 100 years.

The Herff Jones team is looking for a Foil/Engrave Press Ooperator to join our Indianapolis manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time.

Shift: Standard shift is 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Hours fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days if needed during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays, if necessary, due to customer demand.

As a member of our production team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting printing and distribution of high school and college announcements, diplomas and diploma covers to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. As a press operator, you will lean heavily on your technical abilities, but your greatest asset will be your drive and commitment to quality and safety.

A strong focus on attention to detail and a balance of priorities will be key to operating successfully in this role.

• Read detailed work orders to determine setup specifications and efficiently set up your assigned machine.
• Understand all product job tickets and manufacturing specifications.
• Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and adhere to department quality standards.
• Efficiently operate press within production guidelines with a focus on quality and safety.

• Follow standard operating procedures, maintain a neat and organized work area.
• Operate various machines (foil, engrave, offset, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine adjustments safely during the press run and maintain quality throughout the production process.
• Follow and maintain safe manufacturing practices when working with all machinery.
• Maintain records of daily production using paper and electronic forms.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting and involving the maintenance technicians if help is needed.
• Be a team player and having the “do what it takes” attitude when other duties are assigned based on business demand.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus
• Proven ability excelling in a high production manufacturing environment which focuses on safety, quality and organization.
• Ability to learn new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
• Strong attention to detail and quality; able to identify printing misalignment, foil defects and template inconsistencies.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort navigating production systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, dead-driven environment.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime including weekends during peak Fine Paper season.

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending and twisting.
• Prolonged periods standing at press.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 25lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class…