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Studio On Fire is a design and letterpress workspace that brings a keen synergy of design sensitivity and production knowledge to all its projects. With full, in-house modern letterpress printing capabilities, the studio team collaborates with creative firms, printers, and individuals to produce work with a tactile and distinctively modern edge.
We currently have an opening for a Senior Press Operator. Email resume. No phone calls please.
SENIOR PRESS OPERATOR
Skills include:
ยท Proficiency in operation of Heidelberg cylinder and windmill platen presses as well as Vandercook, C & P and Kluge presses.
ยท Production of premier quality, custom letterpress work that meets client standards for color density and impression in a commercial print environment.
ยท Expert level of experience in letterpress printing, scoring and die-cutting. Working knowledge of foiling and debossing equipment a plus.
ยท Basic working knowledge of offset and UV ink printing, engraving, multi-level embossing and debossing and bindery.
ยท Experience with polymer plate production utilizing equipment with auto exposure, washout and drying functions.
ยท Production staff supervisory experience.
Responsibilities include:
ยท Manage production staff of 3-4 people.
ยท Maintain and oversee extremely high-quality control at every stage of production.
ยท Schedule and perform press checks with clients.
ยท Coordinate project trafficking with multiple outside vendors including paper merchants, mail houses and other print or production houses.
ยท Work with Studio to create, maintain and communicate production schedules to other staff.
ยท Order press-room supplies including plate material, inks, press parts and general supplies.
ยท Oversee and enforce safety standards in press room.
We offer:
ยท Flexible daytime hours.
ยท Attractive compensation package with health benefits.
ยท Relocation assistance offered to qualified candidates.
