Press Operator

Press Operator

Location: Portland, Maine

Salary: $21.00 - $21.00

Job Category: Light Industrial

Date Posted: 10/12/2026

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Job Description:

Location: Portland, Maine

CoWorx Staffing is seeking a press operator to operate business form presses that print multi-color products in a fast-paced production environment in the Portland, ME area!
This role is responsible for machine operation, production quality, setup, maintenance, and ensuring customer specifications are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Read and review job tickets, purchase orders, and production specifications
  • Interpret layout instructions for multi-color printing projects
  • Review job samples and verify stock quantities before production
  • Set up printing presses, including hanging plates and adjusting feeder/delivery units
  • Fill ink wells and water tanks and mix chemical solutions as needed
  • Adjust ink fountains to ensure proper ink distribution and print quality
  • Monitor press operations throughout production runs
  • Perform quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards
  • Record production data, impressions, and job specifications
  • Log completed jobs into the barcode tracking system
  • Prepare finished products for transfer to the next department
  • Perform press cleanup and maintenance between jobs
  • Complete daily housekeeping tasks, including cleaning equipment and work areas

Desired Background/Skills:

  • Previous machine operation, printing, manufacturing, or production experience is preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documents
  • Dependable with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Other Information:

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Interested candidates please reference job code 250206 when responding to this ad.


Location: Portland, Maine

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.