Advanced 2nd Pressman / Feeder — Printing & Packaging

Oliver Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

Training programs

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced 2nd Pressman / Feeder to join our pressroom in Fitchburg, MA. You will support press setup, run multi-color printing, monitor quality, and assist in maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 1+ year of press experience, color accuracy, and the ability to work evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). Opportunities for advancement and hands-on training are offered.

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 preferred.
• 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 and production specifications before each job.
• Assist with press setup by installing printing plates and other components.
• Pack cylinders and set up machine per specifications.
• Adjust guides, stops, and detectors.
• Monitor fountain solution and inks; replenish as needed.
• Operate densitometer to verify print quality.
• Assist Lead Pressman in evaluating product quality.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Move finished product to staging areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and train Apprentices.

Skills

Color vision/discrimination

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Willingness to learn

4-color process printing

Press maintenance knowledge

Coating/ink handling

Attention to detail

Multi-color offset experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mitsubishi press

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced 2nd Pressman / Feeder to join our pressroom in Fitchburg, MA. You will support press setup, run multi-color printing, monitor quality, and assist in maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 1+ year of press experience, color accuracy, and the ability to work evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). Opportunities for advancement and hands-on training are offered.