Job ID: CM286531911
Location: Charlotte, NC
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/11/2026
Analog Press Operator | $29.00–$35.00 per hour | 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $29.00–$35.00 per hour depending on experience
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Full-time opportunity with career growth and stability
- Opportunity to work with an established visual communications company with more than 30 years of industry experience
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts
Job Description
The Analog Press Operator is responsible for operating analog printing equipment to meet production and quality standards while completing jobs within budget and on time. This role focuses on screen press operations, including make-ready and set-up, registration, ink viscosity, color mixing, print quality, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. The Operator also maintains production records, assists with training and ink inventory, and keeps the work area clean and organized. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
The Analog Press Operator is responsible for operating analog printing equipment to meet production and quality standards while completing jobs within budget and on time. This role focuses on screen press operations, including make-ready and set-up, registration, ink viscosity, color mixing, print quality, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. The Operator also maintains production records, assists with training and ink inventory, and keeps the work area clean and organized. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities:
- Read job tickets and set up or direct the set-up of the press according to job specifications
- Perform make-ready and set-up of the screen press, including machine set-up, registration, ink viscosity, color mixing, and print quality
- Run, adjust, and troubleshoot production jobs on the screen press
- Maintain optimum speed, registration, and print quality according to established standards
- Perform preventative maintenance and maintain accurate production logs and reports
- Track labor and materials consumed through accurate data collection
- Assist with training production personnel and maintaining ink inventory
- Perform general clean-up and maintain a neat and orderly work area
- Assist with disposal of garbage and recycling bins in the screen press area
- Perform prepress tasks such as screen preparation, block out, and imaging screens as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Previous experience operating the same or functionally similar press preferred
- Knowledge of how to mix and produce correct color in printing
- Ability to read and understand oral/written instructions
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of press operations and functions
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation
- Positive safety attitude
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. and perform frequent standing with occasional reaching, bending, stooping, and climbing onto the press
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay Rate: $29.00–$35.00 per hour depending on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance and voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Tuition assistance
- Caregiver leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
Your New Organization:
Our client is an established visual communications company with more than 30 years of industry experience. The organization delivers high-quality marketing and visual communication solutions from concept to delivery and is committed to innovation, quality, and setting the standard within the industry. The work environment emphasizes experienced production teams, high-quality standards, and delivering solutions that help clients connect with their customers.
Our client is an established visual communications company with more than 30 years of industry experience. The organization delivers high-quality marketing and visual communication solutions from concept to delivery and is committed to innovation, quality, and setting the standard within the industry. The work environment emphasizes experienced production teams, high-quality standards, and delivering solutions that help clients connect with their customers.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $29.00–$35.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $29.00–$35.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
