2nd Pressman Feeder — Grow in Fast-Paced Printing

Oliver, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing training and skill development

Collaborative and safety-focused work環

Job summary

Oliver Inc. in Fitchburg, MA is seeking an experienced 2nd Pressman Feeder to join the pressroom and produce high-quality printed packaging. You will participate in press setup, maintenance, and quality control with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a commitment to safety. The shift runs from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, with opportunities for career growth in a stable, growing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong color vision and accurate color discrimination.
• Comfortable performing basic math, including fractions and decimals.
• Basic computer skills would help.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating a multi-color offset, flexographic, or gravure printing press.
• Experience with 4-color process printing preferred.
• Mitsubishi press experience is a plus.
• Experience with blanket changes, cylinder packing, press wash-up, and fountain systems preferred.
• Experience with paperboard, UV inks, in-line coating, and scanning or handheld densitometry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders, proofs, and production specifications before each job.
• Assist with press setup by installing and removing printing plates, blankets, and coating blankets.
• Pack plate and blanket cylinders according to machine and paperboard specifications.
• Set and adjust side guides, head stops, gripper fingers, and double-sheet detectors.
• Monitor fountain solution conductivity and maintain proper fountain tank levels.
• Monitor and replenish inks, coatings, and fountain solutions throughout production.
• Retrieve, install, and return inks and printing plates as required.
• Wash ink units, blankets, cylinders, and fountain tanks between jobs.
• Operate and set up scanning densitometers to verify print quality.
• Assist the Lead Pressman in evaluating product quality and identifying non-conforming materials.
• Help perform preventative maintenance, roller changes, and minor equipment repairs.
• Remove finished product from the press and transport it to designated staging areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures.
• Assist in training Press Apprentices.
• Provide coverage for the Lead Pressman during breaks when needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Color vision

Attention to detail

Printing press experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mitsubishi press

Densitometry equipment

Job description

Oliver Inc. in Fitchburg, MA is seeking an experienced 2nd Pressman Feeder to join the pressroom and produce high-quality printed packaging. You will participate in press setup, maintenance, and quality control with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a commitment to safety. The shift runs from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, with opportunities for career growth in a stable, growing company.