Flexible-Schedule Sheet-Fed Press Feeder Operator

Accurate Paper Box; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Accurate Paper Box in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Printing Press Assistant / Feeder Operator to support the lead pressman on a Komori LS640 six-color sheet-fed offset press. This role focuses on feeder operation, job changeovers, and maintaining production speed.

The ideal candidate has prior sheet-fed offset printing experience and is comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum sheet-fed offset printing experience preferred.
• Experience as a press helper, second pressman, or feeder operator preferred.
• Experience with Komori LS640 not required but familiarity with Komori or comparable presses is helpful.
• Experience setting up or operating a sheet-fed press feeder preferred.
• Familiarity with wash-ups, blankets, rollers, ink systems, plates, and basic press maintenance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot press/feed issues.
• Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead pressman with press setup, operation, and job changeovers.
• Set up and operate the press feeder to maintain consistent sheet feeding and production speed.
• Load, stage, and prepare paperboard for upcoming jobs.
• Monitor for doubles, misfeeds, jams, alignment issues, and other feeding problems.
• Perform blanket, roller, ink fountain, coating, and other press wash-ups and cleaning.
• Assist with inks, coatings, plates, and other press-related materials.
• Remove, organize, and move printed loads as needed.
• Assist with basic press adjustments and troubleshooting under the direction of the pressman.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe press area.
• Assist with other printing department and general production duties as needed.

Skills

Sheet-fed offset printing

Press feeding

Press setup

Maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Forklift operation

Tools

Komori LS640 press

Heidelberg press

KBA Rapida

Mitsubishi press

Press wash equipment

Job description

Accurate Paper Box in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Printing Press Assistant / Feeder Operator to support the lead pressman on a Komori LS640 six-color sheet-fed offset press. This role focuses on feeder operation, job changeovers, and maintaining production speed.

The ideal candidate has prior sheet-fed offset printing experience and is comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.