Journeyman Pressman

Smurfit Westrock plc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Chattanooga is seeking a Journeyman Pressman for the Chattanooga Manufacturing site. The role focuses on operating and maintaining the Offset Head Press, performing print production tasks, and training fellow press personnel.

You will ensure safety, quality, and production standards, assist the 1st Pressperson, and cover duties during absences. Overtime is required and flexibility is essential in rotating night shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years Offset experience as a first or second pressperson.
• Ability to react quickly and adjust to produce top quality products.
• Normal vision; must pass a colorblind test.
• Drug screening required after conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the 1st Pressperson in operating the Offset Press.
• Operate the press feed section.
• Prep press for next run: sheets, plates, ink.
• Assist in training other press personnel.
• Maintain overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work overtime as required.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Public speaking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Offset press

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Journeyman Pressman – Chattanooga Manufacturing

Shift: Rotating Nights - 7pm to 7am

Summary

The Offset Head Pressperson is responsible for operating and maintaining the Offset Press. This position will also be responsible for press print production and training others in the pre-press operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the 1 st Pressperson in the operation of the Offset Press. Including but not limited to performing all safety and quality checks.
• Responsible for the operation of the press feed section.
• Responsible for prepping press for next production run; sheets, plates, ink, etc.
• Must assist the 1 st Pressperson in meeting safety, quality, and production standards.
• Must be able to take over the 1 st Pressperson’s duties during absences.
• Assist in training other press personnel.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Minimum of 5 years Offset experience as a first or second pressperson or the equivalent is required.
• The ability to react quickly and make continuous adjustments to provide top quality products.
• Normal vision is required; must be able to pass a colorblind test.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.