2nd & 3rd Shift Press Operator: Quality & Craft

Seaman Paper; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Funded HRA Contributions

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Coverage

Job summary

Seaman Paper, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of sustainable specialty paper and packaging, is seeking a Press Operator in Gardner, MA. The role involves operating printing presses, ensuring quality, and maintaining safe production workflows.

You will set up presses, manage changeovers, prepare materials, monitor color and ink parameters, and keep detailed production records while following safety protocols. Join a stable, family-founded company with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience in printing, manufacturing, or production.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort around machinery.
• Ability to read and follow production orders, job specs and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills for production data entry and records.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Two or more years of printing or print manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate printing presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Perform efficient and safe press changeovers.
• Prepare inks, plates, anilox rolls, and other materials before each production run.
• Monitor print quality, including registration, color accuracy, ink viscosity, and print clarity.
• Make adjustments to maintain quality and meet job specifications.
• Complete production records, quality checks, and required data entry.
• Perform routine press maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Work with supervisors and coworkers to resolve issues and keep production moving.
• Follow all safety requirements, including OSHA standards and proper PPE.

Skills

Printing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read production orders

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Safety-focused

Team player

Job description

Seaman Paper, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of sustainable specialty paper and packaging, is seeking a Press Operator in Gardner, MA. The role involves operating printing presses, ensuring quality, and maintaining safe production workflows.

You will set up presses, manage changeovers, prepare materials, monitor color and ink parameters, and keep detailed production records while following safety protocols. Join a stable, family-founded company with opportunities for skill development.