Top 54 Press operator Jobs in Wayne Nj

Press Operator III
USA TODAY Co. —Rockaway, NJ
- $38 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Amada Brake Press and Laser Setup/Operator
Durex Inc —Union, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Welding
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Flexo Press Operator 5+Yrs EXP REQ
Promotional Graphics —Paterson, NJ
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Toolmaker
Wytech Industries, Inc. —Rahway, NJ
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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First Pressman
Accurate Box Company —Paterson, NJ
- $35.70 - $41.04 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator - Stamping
Weiss-Aug - East Hanover, NJ —East Hanover, NJ
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Press Helper
Winpak Control Group —Norwood, NJ
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Mill Operator
Kerns Manufacturing Corporation —Long Island City, NY
- $26.92 - $31.63 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Press Operator
PowPack —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Continuous improvement
- Entry level
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Operator, Press
4 Over llc —Moonachie, NJ
- $25 - $29 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 5 years
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Press Operator II
USA TODAY Co. —Rockaway, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- US work authorization
Digital Press Operator
Vomela —Jersey City, NJ
- $33 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Time management
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Forklift Operator
Impact Workforce Solutions —Fairfield, NJ
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
1st Press Operator - 2nd Shift
Autajon —South Plainfield, NJ
- $26 - $32 an hour
- Computer literacy
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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MANUFACTURING OPERATOR (INTERMEDIATE) (IN140_16)
Mersen —Boonton, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
Cable Assembler Lead, 2nd Shift
Bergen Cable Technology, Inc. —Fairfield, NJ
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Leadership
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HP Indigo Digital Press Operator - Level 2
613 Originals —Mahwah, NJ
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
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Heat Press Operator 1st/2nd Shift
613 Originals —Mahwah, NJ
- $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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Assembly Operator
Alan Baird Industries —Allendale, NJ
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Associate Press Operator
Prudent Publishing Company —Landing, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Paid training
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Press Operator III

USA TODAY Co. -
Rockaway, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$38 - $40 an hour

Qualifications

Quality control corrective actions
Machine setup
Manufacturing management
Equipment setup (production tasks)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Coaching
Basic math
Production color matching
Color management
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Production optimization
Production management software
Machine operation safety procedures
Production planning
Print quality checks
Factory production reporting
Training machine operators
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Quality standards in production
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Clean workspace maintenance
Production scheduling adjustments
Production flow analysis
Managing paper production or printing teams
Mechanical troubleshooting
Equipment adjustment (production tasks)
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

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Press Operator III (Lead Operator)
Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO
Rockaway, NJ

We are offering an hourly salary of $38-$40 per hour based on background and work-related experience.

About the Role
We are seeking a Press Operator III (Lead Operator) to lead pressroom operations on shift and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. In this role, you will coordinate staffing and workflow, troubleshoot operational issues, and partner with maintenance and support teams to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Requirements

Lead and direct pressroom personnel; coordinate daily assignments and staffing; manage workflow to meet production schedules; provide clear shift handoffs and communicate priorities.
Oversee press setup, make-ready, and production runs; monitor print quality (color, registration, waste) and make adjustments as needed; troubleshoot press/plate/material issues to minimize downtime.
Maintain on-time production while meeting quality and waste targets; identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions; ensure efficient use of materials and consumables.
Coach, guide, and train operators on the floor; reinforce operating standards; support skill development and cross-training.
Promote and enforce safety procedures, PPE, and machine guarding; maintain a clean, hazard-free work area; report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Complete accurate shift reports and downtime tracking; communicate production status and risks; coordinate with maintenance and support teams to sustain production flow.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership and strong organizational/decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, including accurate shift reporting.
Basic math skills and strong attention to detail/quality.
Working knowledge of production scheduling systems (Goss, MPS/ABB, Newsway preferred).
Availability to work rotating or fixed shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a lead operator or shift lead in a pressroom or comparable manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with press production systems (e.g., Goss, MPS/ABB, Newsway).
Demonstrated ability to reduce downtime, waste, and rework through process discipline and troubleshooting.

Work Schedule
This position supports a production environment and may require rotating or fixed shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Requires prolonged standing and walking, stair climbing on a multi-level press structure, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 2,000 lbs. (pallet jack assisted). Work is performed in an industrial pressroom environment with exposure to noise and heat; ability to work safely in confined areas is required. Color vision is required.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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press operator jobs in wayne nj

Press Operator III

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