Sheetfed Press Operator

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, work orders, and production specifications.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in offset printing, press operations, or a related manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of sheet-fed or web offset press procedures, materials, and production processes.
• Experience supporting press setup, operation, and maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use a micrometer and other measuring tools to accurately mount and align printing plates.
• Knowledge of press registration, color matching, and print quality standards.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to make machine adjustments and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle printing plates, materials, and tooling as needed.
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery, inks, solvents, and production equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and press controls.

Job Duties

• Assist Press Operators with press setup, make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses.
• Install printing plates, blankets, packing sheets, and related press components using hand and power tools.
• Adjust feeder systems, delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, and other press equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Support roller replacement, pressure adjustments, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Clean blankets, ink rollers, ink fountains, and press components using approved cleaning methods and solvents.
• Assist with color corrections, registration adjustments, and press setup activities to ensure print quality standards are met.
• Review job specifications and prepare materials required for successful production runs.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor equipment repairs under the direction of senior Press Operators.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures while helping meet production goals and deadlines.

Benefits

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.