3rd Shift Assistant Press Operator — Training & Benefits

SHERIDAN; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Overtime incentives

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Sheridan is hiring an Assistant Press Operator for our Liberty, MO facility on 3rd shift. You will prepare, operate, and maintain web press equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

Primary duties include setting up, adjusting nip rollers, feeding, printing, and routine maintenance while following safety protocols. Ideal candidates have some web press experience or mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving and communication skills to work well with teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with web press preferred; training provided.
• Strong understanding of printing processes or mechanical aptitude.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Ability to lift and move objects regularly (20-50 lbs occasionally).

Responsibilities

• Setup: Open, inspect, shaft, and web up paper rolls to correct width.
• Adjustments: Set nip rollers, change blades, adjust folder pins, and set web guides.
• Delivery: Adjust paper feed guides, stacker belt tension, and bundle lengths.
• Printing: Engage print units, hang blankets, and monitor water and dampening systems.
• Quality: Read quality plans, check plates for flaws, and match color proofs.
• Maintenance: Wash up the press, clean equipment, and lubricate machinery daily.
• Safety: Safely operate stackers, clear down time by cleaning, and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Printing processes knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Sheridan is hiring an Assistant Press Operator for our Liberty, MO facility on 3rd shift. You will prepare, operate, and maintain web press equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

Primary duties include setting up, adjusting nip rollers, feeding, printing, and routine maintenance while following safety protocols. Ideal candidates have some web press experience or mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving and communication skills to work well with teams.