About Us
McAdams Graphics first opened for business for printing nearly four decades ago, and our commitment to providing superior customer service has remained unchanged. This family value venture has become a source of great pride for the McAdams family.
Every day, our team works hard to make customer service our number one priority in all that we do. Starting with our response to the client's initial inquiry, through the timely delivery of the finished product, we put our customer’s needs first.
The successful applicant will bring their talent, relationship skills, and positive attitude. Every McAdams team member receives a competitive compensation plan and benefits package with solid growth potential.
Employee Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance
- 15 days of paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
Current Open Positions
Lead Press Operator
Are you a reliable and motivated skilled tradesperson?
Do you have a job shop mentality that is open to constant change?
Does a 3-day workweek meet your current needs?
Summary:
Reporting to the Press Supervisor, the Lead Press Operator will assume responsibility for
maintaining a safe working environment while respectfully leading a team of two or more to
set up & run an inline finisher web offset press to produce a high-quality printed piece as
efficiently as possible. As a team leader, you are not only concerned with the quality and
quantity of daily production, but also with guiding, supporting, directing, training and
motivating your team.
What You’ll Do:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety & housekeeping procedures related to
press and crew. - Prepare and operate the press, making any needed adjustments (i.e., color, registration,
folds, perforations, mounting plates, paper change, color change, etc.). Setting up the
Rotary Cutter. - Examine job tickets to determine quantity, stock, colors, packaging, and any special
printing instructions. - Prepare proper and accurate paperwork.
- Visually inspect press impressions, checking quality & details necessary to meet
customer requirements. - Perform preventative maintenance tasks regularly to keep equipment in good working
condition and report maintenance and safety concerns when they arise. - Organize work area, maintaining a safe & clean environment with everything in its
place. - Monitor team member performance, while also mentoring, supporting, and training
team members along the way. - Take a lead role in problem-solving and work with team members to find solutions.
- Make ready the press (set rotary cutter, folding plows, gluers, units).
- Light mechanical (such as roller setting, roller changes, and bearing changes).
- Matching and replicating proofs (matching color and watching register) by means of the
computer console. - Proofing jobs for imperfections.
- At times assisting your team members thus on occasion, filling ink fountains, gluers, roll
changes, stacking, using a fork truck or hand truck. - Maintaining the quality of the job throughout a press run.
- Training your crew members.
- Occasional press maintenance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a Press 2nd role; Lead Operator and inline
experience a plus. - Working knowledge of color, registration, press procedures, press terminology, job
flow, etc. - Basic math skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
- A good team member who is open and interested in becoming a good team leader.
- Good people skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
What You’ll Receive:
- $20-25/hour, negotiable based on experience
- Recognition for the impact of your work
- Vacation time & paid holidays per policy
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
- Medical and Dental with competitive employer contributions
- Company-provided Life and LTD
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and STD
- On-the-job training
Expected Hours of Work:
- 3rd crew: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (5 pm – 5 am)
- Overtime paid after 36 hours per week (mandatory as needed)
2nd Press Operator
Are you a reliable and motivated skilled tradesperson?
Do you have a job shop mentality that is open to constant change?
Does a 3-day workweek meet your current needs?
Summary:
Reporting to the Press Lead Operator, the 2nd Press Operator will assist in the responsibility
for maintaining a safe working environment while respectfully working with a team under the
supervision of the Press Lead to set up & run an inline finishing web offset press to produce
high-quality printed product as efficiently as possible. As a 2nd Press Operator, you are not only
concerned with the quality and quantity of daily production but also with learning the Lead
Press Operator position. You will be responsible for helping and training crew members in the
jogger and roll tender positions.
What You’ll Do:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety & housekeeping procedures related to
press and crew. - Prepare the press and assist the Lead Operator in making any needed adjustments (i.e.,
color, registration, folds, perforations, mounting plates, paper change, color change,
etc.). Learn how to set up the Rotary Cutter. - Examine job tickets to determine quantity, stock, colors, packaging, and any special
printing instructions. - Prepare proper and accurate paperwork.
- Visually inspect press impressions, checking quality & details necessary to meet
customer requirements. - Assist in preventative maintenance tasks regularly to keep equipment in good working
condition and report maintenance and safety concerns when they arise. - Organize work area, maintaining a safe & clean environment with everything in its
place. - Work with the Lead Pressman in problem-solving and work with team members to find
solutions. - Assist in press inline make ready (set rotary cutter, folding plows, gluers, units).
Ability to learn light mechanical (such as roller setting, roller changes, and bearing
changes). - Learning to match and replicate proofs (matching color and watching register) by
means of the computer console. - Proofing jobs for imperfections.
- Responsible for filling ink fountains, gluers, roll changes, stacking, using a fork truck or hand truck, and assisting other team members as needed.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the quality of the job throughout a press run.
- Occasional press maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience on an offset printing press or 2-3 years in a high-paced manufacturing environment; being a 2nd pressman with inline experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of color, registration, press procedures, press terminology, job
flow, etc. - Basic math skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
- A good team member who is open and interested in becoming a good team leader.
- Good people skills
- Work activity requires repetitive bending, walking, some climbing, and occasional lifting
of up to 40 lbs.
What You’ll Receive:
- $18-22/hour, negotiable based on experience
- Recognition for the impact of your work
- Vacation time & paid holidays per policy
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
- Medical and Dental with competitive employer contributions
- Company-provided Life and LTD
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and STD
- On-the-job training
Expected Hours of Work:
- 3rd crew: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (5 pm – 5 am)
- Overtime paid after 36 hours per week (mandatory as needed)
Bindery Machine Operator 1
Are you a reliable and motivated skilled tradesperson?
Do you have a job shop mentality that is open to constant change?
Does a 3-day workweek meet your current needs?
Summary:
The Bindery Machine Operator 1 will assist in the responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment while respectfully working with a team to assist in the set up and running of assigned bindery equipment. You may be assigned on press to assist in the boxing of inline finished jobs.
What You’ll Do:
- Set up and operate bindery machines to cut, fold, assemble, and glue printed materials
- Inspect and adjust machine settings to ensure quality of finished product
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and make repairs when necessary
- Keep records of production runs
- Operating/running setting up/programming cutters
- Setting up the Shrink Wrapper / Operating a Shrink Wrapper
- Running/Feeding a folder (learning and being taught to set-up)
- Assist with Mail Sorting
- Catching/Packaging off back of various equipment including press
- Inspect completed workpieces for quality and piece size
- Jogging Paper on Cutters
- Be taught and learn how to use a Transomat stacker and knows bulk pack patterns
- Perform routine maintenance on machines
- Operate both electric and manual hand trucks.
- Other duties as assigned, i.e. general department housekeeping, etc.
What We’re Looking For:
- Ability to read, follow instructions, and understand how to read a ruler
- Basic math skills
- Work activity requires repetitive bending, walking, and lifting of up to 40 lbs.
What You'll Receive:
- $15/hour for entry-level, with up to $1/hour increase after 90 days
- Recognition for the impact of your work
- Vacation time & paid holidays per policy
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
- Medical and Dental with competitive employer contributions
- Company-provided Life and LTD
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and STD
- On-the-job training
Expected Hours of Work:
- Monday, Thursday, Friday (5 am – 5 pm)
- Overtime paid after 36 hours per week (mandatory as needed)
We are currently looking to add a lead press operator, 2nd press operator, and bindery machine operator to our family-oriented team.
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