Offset Press Operator

AlphaGraphics - US004

Offset Press Operator

Tempe, AZ
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    About the Position:

    We are looking for an experienced Offset Press Operator who can jump in as needed to support our print production team. This is a part-time or on-call role, ideal for a seasoned press operator who values flexibility and knows how to keep a pressroom running clean and tight.

    This is not a training position. We need someone who can be productive from the minute they walk in, with minimal ramp-up. If you’re an experienced offset press operator looking to stay active in print without the full-time grind, we’d love to have you on call.

    Schedule: Variable / On-call. Primarily weekdays, between 6:00am–5:00pm

    Pay Range: $30+/hour depending on experience

    Daily Responsibilities

    Operate and maintain offset presses:

    Heidelberg Speedmaster 52-5 Color Press.

    Ryobi 3302 2-Color Press or similar.

    Set up and run jobs with tight registration, color matching, and consistency

    Monitor print quality throughout the run — adjust ink, water, and feed as needed

    Perform routine cleaning, plate changes, and basic press maintenance

    Assist in keeping the pressroom clean, organized, and ready for the next job

    Collaborate with production staff to meet tight deadlines and rush jobs

    What we’re looking for

    5+ years of experience operating small-format offset presses

    Comfortable running short-to-medium run jobs in a fast-paced environment

    Can read and interpret job tickets, color proofs, and paper specs

    Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work independently

    Mechanically inclined with a proactive maintenance mindset

    Available for on-call or part-time coverage, including same-day needs

    Pay & Schedule

    $30+/hour based on experience and availability

    Flexible scheduling. Variable / On-call. Primarily weekdays, between 6:00am–5:00pm

    On-call availability may include short notice based on workload

    *AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.