Career Opportunities

Customer Service Representative (CSR)

West Press is an employee owned commercial printing company looking for upbeat, forward thinking individuals to join our CSR team.  Applicants need to have a minimum of 2 years working in a commercial printing company.  At West Press, the job of a CSR is to be the liaison between sales and production.  The CSR writes the job tickets and traffics the work through the shop communicating changes/concerns to the Production Manager as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Need to know printing vocabulary
• Good understanding of most  print production processes and turn times
• Able to interact with outside vendors
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Interact with staff and clients in a professional manner
• Ability to write accurate job tickets
• Decent computer skills (PC)
• Familiar with a print MIS application (PrintSmith, Pace, Acura…)
• Knows print quality
• Decent math skills

Exact words from our current CSRs:  Organization, prioritization, good communication, ability to get along well with others, ability to take constructive criticism, willingness to learn and be open to new ideas, multitasking, focus, flexibility, and strong attention to detail.

Please send resumes to openings@westpress.com.

Full-time, Monday – Friday

Benefits and pay will only be discussed in an interview

Prepress/Job Planner

West Press is an employee owned commercial printing company looking for upbeat, forward thinking individuals to join our team. This position is for someone who understands the entire print production process and is able to work with department leaders to plan and schedule print & finishing production. This person would also work closely with the prepress department to ensure print files and proofs are produced according to the schedule. A visionary person with great communication skills will excel in this position.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working in commercial printing
• Completely understands print vocabulary
• Interpret job tickets and give feedback if changes need to be made
• Familiar with print MIS applications relating to job tickets and job trafficking
• Flexible to semi-flexible work schedule
• Professional at all times
• Willing to help others when necessary
• Interact well with staff, customers, vendors
• Contribute to West Press’s success

Full-time
Monday – Friday with occasional weekends

Compensation discussed only in an interview

Resumes can be emailed to openings@westpress.com

Digital Press Operator

West Press is an employee owned company looking for digital press operators to join our company. Digital printing has always been a part of West Press and continues to enjoy growth. The perfect candidate has experience with digital presses/copiers or pre-press experience. The department supports both color and black/white equipment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years in the printing industry
• Knows digital and offset papers, especially colors and weights
• Can lift 40 pounds
• Capable of standing for most of the shift
• Above average computer skills
• Exceptional multi-task skill
• Flexibility with workload variations and demands
• Upbeat & positive personality
• Communicate intelligently in a professional manner
• Be able to read and interpret job tickets
• Give feedback to supervisors/production manager when something doesn’t look right
• Excellent work ethic
• Contribute to the success of the company

Full-time, Monday – Friday
Overtime as necessary
Occasional weekends

Resumes can be sent to openings@westpress.com
Or stop by the shop:  1663 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ  85745

Mailing Equipment Operator

West Press is an employee owned company looking for equipment operators for its growing mailing business.  Applicants need to able to work in a fast-paced environment, capable of juggling multiple tasks at any given time.  Flexibility is a must.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years working with mailing equipment
• Equipment: inserters, tabbers, inkjet printers
• Somewhat knowledgeable of USPS mail piece requirements
• Recognizes quality addressing to insure MERLIN acceptance
• Capable of standing/running around for most of an 8 hour shift
• Can lift 40 pounds
• Upbeat & positive personality – no drama
• Communicate intelligently in a professional manner
• Exceptional work ethic
• Must be able to read and interpret job tickets
• Works well in a team environment
• Can work overtime when necessary

Resumes can be sent to openings@westpress.com
Or stop by the shop:  1663 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ  85745

Full-time, Monday – Friday

Compensation will only be discussed in an interview

Bindery Equipment Operators

West Press is an Employee owned company looking  to add equipment operators to its bindery department.  The shop is fast-paced with an upbeat, forward thinking staff .  We are only looking for experienced individuals who produce quality work.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working in a commercial bindery department/company
• Must know folders and stitchers
• Cutting experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Equipment maintenance required
• Troubleshooting experience
• Decent math skills
• Capable of reading and interpreting job tickets
• Communicate in a professional manner
• Work well in a team environment
• Care about success

Full-time Monday through Friday (occasional weekends)
Some overtime
Pay, benefits and relocation expenses only discussed in an interview

West Press, 1663 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ  85745
Fax:  520-624-2715
openings@westpress.com

Large Format / Sign Shop Production Operator

The Sign Shop at West Press is looking for an upbeat, forward thinking person to join our team. This is a fast paced department which has enjoyed exceptional growth for several years. Team members need to be able to manage multiple tasks at one time as well as be positive and approachable when workload demands increase. Quality and service are extremely important. West Press is an employee owned company who has had tremendous success because of our outstanding quality and customer service.

Requirements for this position:

• Minimum of 2 years operating with large format equipment
• Decent computer and graphic design skills
• Knowledge of Onyx or Caldera large format software program a plus
• InDesign expertise always appreciated
• Stand for most of an 8 hour day
• Familiar with board cutting devices
• Assist in vinyl and banner installations (experience is greatly appreciated)
• Handle a wide variety of materials including heavy rolls and large boards
• Capable of placing orders with vendors
• Ability to troubleshoot production & installation problems
• Professional at all times
• Capable of reading and interpreting job ticket instructions
• Give input to help West Press be a better company or deliver a better product
• Flexibility in schedule when necessary

This position is full-time, M-F
Shift may vary depending on workload

Resumes can be sent to openings@westpress.com
Or stop by the shop:  1663 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ  85745