Career Opportunities

Mailing List Data Technician

West Press is a commercial printing company in Tucson, AZ. As an employee owned company, we strive to hire upbeat, forward thinking and career minded individuals to join our team. Currently we have a position available in our mailing department as a database technician. This is a full-time, Monday – Friday position with daytime hours, occasional weekend work. Overtime may be required during the busy mailing seasons.

Job description:

A database technician processes a customer’s mailing list to meet USPS mail requirements. Merging, de-duping and cleaning lists may be required before a list can be processed to generate post office documents. The software used to process mailing list is Mail Manager. Training is available for applicants with the right skills.

The office environment can be noisy at times. Applicants need to be able to sit for long periods of time.

Skills for this position include:

• Basic navigation of MS Excel
• Decent computer software skills
• Above average math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Think intuitively
• Extremely detail oriented
• Embrace challenging projects when presented
• Team player – willing to help in others
• Use of Mail Manager or other mail processing software is a big plus

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

Outside Sales Account Executive

West Press is an employee owned commercial printing company looking for upbeat, forward thinking individuals to join our Sales team. Experience in the commercial printing, packaging or publication industry preferred but not required. The right person enjoys working with people, brainstorming ideas and working in an industry with endless opportunities to grow sales.

A great Account Executive is Assertive, Amiable, Expressive and Analytical. They’re extremely competitive; confident in themselves, the company they work for and product offerings; and resilient when a sell doesn’t go through. A great sales rep is never defeated.

Industry veterans are not required to bring a book of business.
Applicants new to the industry will go through a 60 day training period before working with the Sales Manager and clients.

Requirements for this include but are not limited to:

• Trustworthy – your word is honest so staff and clients can believe in you
• Good Listener – listening to clients to understand their needs and pain points
• Capable of tailoring solutions to resolve client needs
• Above average verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to research potential industry and business opportunities
• Professional at all times
• Patient – sealing the deal doesn’t happen with the first visit
• Care about success for West Press and all customers
• Decent computer skills – can navigate the in-house print MIS program, Microsoft Office, email and social media sites
• Willingness to help production with large projects or ones with a tight turn time
• Highly organized – able to stay on top of multiple projects and print orders at the same time
• Willingness to talk with clients outside of normal business hours – within reason
• Cold calling to build leads and generate new business
• Open to joining leads groups or industry related organizations

This position may require traveling to other parts of Arizona or out-of-state for business purposes.
Reliable transportation is a must.

Full-time, a minimum of 40 hours per week is required
Compensation depends on industry experience. Most compensation includes a base pay + commission along with mileage and expense reimbursements.

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

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

Suggested strengths from our current CSR team include:  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.

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 Signage Installer

West Press is an employee owned commercial printing company looking for upbeat, forward thinking individuals to join our Large Format Team. This is a fast-paced department which has enjoyed exceptional growth for several years. Team members need to be able to manage time and assigned projects while remaining 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.

The right person for this position is both artistic and meticulous.

Requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Operate wrap tools (squeegee, application tape, torch)
• Experience cutting and weeding vinyl
• Installing vinyl and rigid signage in simple and complex applications both interior and exterior
• Complete installs in a professional and timely manner; on-site customer service is a MUST
• Demonstrated ability to trim vinyl on-site; mistake free
• Removal of vinyl graphics/adhesive without causing damage
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, site plans and mockups approved by customer and ensure produced graphics match
• Assess difficulty of project and foresee potential mistakes which may occur
• Ability to operate power tools and installation related materials (screws, anchors, silicone, and additional hardware)
• No fear of heights
• Willing and able to help other team members with shop projects and duties
• Vehicle wrap experience a plus
• Large format printer operation a plus
• Clean driving record

Suggested strengths from our current Large Format team include: A strong eye for detail and measurements, problem-solving, organization, good communication, ability to get along well with others, willingness to learn, and be open to new ideas.

Full-time Monday – Friday
Occasional overtime and weekends

Due to the nature of this position, pay will only be discussed in an interview

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

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