1st Pressman - Night Shift (6PM-6AM)

Arandell; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12-hour shifts with paid lunches and 1

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

3% 401(k) company contribution

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Arandell is seeking a 1st Pressman Operator (4 color offset-web) for our Kentucky facility. The role focuses on leading a press team, setting up and operating 4-color offset presses, and ensuring color accuracy and quality across jobs.

The position runs on a night shift (6 PM–6 AM, 3–4 days/week) with pay ranging from $24.00 to $33.00 per hour, highly dependent on experience. We offer strong benefits, a climate-controlled environment, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures.
• Prior Pressman / Offset Web Press experience.
• Ability to make precise adjustments to ensure color meets quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 4-color offset presses.
• Ensure precise color and make color corrections to meet quality standards.
• Review job specifications to determine press setup based on imposition requirements.
• Execute periodic maintenance and keep detailed records of setup, maintenance, and production data.
• Provide leadership within the press team and collaborate with supervisors to optimize production efficiency.
• Install plates and blankets, wash blankets and gum plates.
• Check quality of make-ready procedures.
• Make necessary roller adjustments, especially on makereadies.
• Prepare and check blankets for proper packing.

Skills

Offset printing

Press experience

Color matching

Micrometer usage

Leadership

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Offset web press

Micrometer

Job description

Ready to take command of a high-tech printing press?

Arandell, a leader in high-quality commercial print solutions, is looking for an experienced 1 st Pressman Operator (4 color offset-web) to join our team. We're seeking more than just a skilled technician; we're looking for a leader who is passionate about quality and has an exceptional eye for detail. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with an amazing team to produce exceptional results for our clients.

Night shift hours are 6PM - 6AM (3 to 4 days per week).

Pay range: $24.00 - $33.00, highly dependent on experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO ON THE A-TEAM:

• Set up and operate 4-color offset presses.
• Ensure precise color and make color corrections to meet quality standards.
• Review job specifications to determine press setup based on imposition requirements.
• Execute periodic maintenance recommended to ensure press reliability and keep meticulous records of press setup, maintenance activities and production data.
• Provide leadership within the press team, offering guidance, support and collaborating with supervisors to optimize production efficiency and address issues.
• Install plates and blankets, wash blankets and gum plates.
• Check quality of make-ready procedures.
• Make necessary roller adjustments, especially on makereadies.
• Prepare and check blankets for proper packing.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures.
• Prior Pressman / Offset Web Press experience.
• Skill to make a variety of difficult and precise adjustments to settings to ensure color meets quality standards.
• Excellent color vision.
• Ability to use micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High School Diploma.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent use of hands to type, finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
• Frequently standing and walking, occasionally climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching including navigating tight spaces of press access points.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Comfort & Growth: Our facility features a climate-controlled environment for your comfort, and we support your professional development with regularly scheduled wage increases and potential of accelerated training programs.

Health & Wellness: We provide comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to TelaDoc services for convenient healthcare.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule with 12-hour shifts that include paid lunches and breaks. You'll also receive paid time off and 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

Financial Stability: We offer a 3% 401(k) company contribution to help you save for the future, along with a company-paid life insurance policy.

Arandell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Arandell is committed to fostering a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

Get to Know Arandell, Our Focus, and Our People

The secret to our success? Produce the highest-quality print catalog solutions on the market, build meaningful relationships with our clients and team members, and employ as many environmentally friendly operational practices as possible. It’s a holistic approach that differentiates us from our peers, and results in long-lasting partnerships with businesses like yours.