Printing Press Technician​/Operator

Printing Press Technician/Operator –

Location:

Owatonna, MN | Job Type: Full‑time, Direct Hire (Permanent from Day 1)

Compensation:
Starting at $20.00‑$22.00+ per hour, with additional 3‑4 performance-based pay increases during the first year. Shift: Night Shift, 10‑hour shifts, 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM, Monday‑Thursday (3‑day weekends).

Join a world‑class organization and enter a structured 1‑year paid training program that teaches the trade from the ground up. As you progress, you’ll receive multiple performance-based pay increases in your very first year.

• Direct Hire:
  Permanent from Day 1
• Guaranteed Growth: 3‑4 pay increases built into the first year of training
• Three‑Day Weekends:
  Monday‑Thursday schedule, Friday‑Sunday off
• Comprehensive benefits effective on hire date:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, generous vacation, sick leave and personal days

• Safely operate specialized large‑scale printing press machinery after training
• Operate and monitor department machinery to maintain high‑quality production standards
• Make precise operational and mechanical adjustments as trained
• Load materials into machines, including handling large roll forms and managing material feeds
• Use material‑handling equipment (pallet jacks, etc.) to move stock safely
• Maintain accurate production logs and digital records
• Collaborate closely with a tight‑knit team to meet daily deadlines
• Keep your work area clean, orderly, and safe

• Steady stance: comfortable standing for long periods, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs routinely
• Ability to maneuver heavy materials with proper equipment (pallet jacks)
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with higher noise levels (safety gear provided)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 1‑4 years experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred but not required
• Mechanical inclination and ability to troubleshoot basic machinery
• Strong eye for detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work under tight deadlines

6:00 PM – 4:00 AM, Monday‑Thursday, three‑day weekends.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.