Large Press (71396)

PrintWorkers; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

PrintWorkers in Itasca, IL is seeking a Lead Pressman for the 1st shift with extensive offset press experience. The role requires operating a sheet-fed press, hanging plates, and making readies while ensuring color accuracy and production deadlines.

Ideal candidates will troubleshoot issues, monitor quality, and collaborate with design and prepress teams, including supervision of a feeder or a second pressman. This is a short-term temporary position in the Itasca area.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate sheet-fed printing press.
• Read job tickets and follow job instructions.
• Must be able to hang plates and perform make readies.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform daily equipment maintenance.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure color accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet-fed printing press and read job tickets.
• Hang plates, perform make-readies, and troubleshoot as needed.
• Monitor quality and adjust color to meet specifications.
• Oversee feeder or second pressman and coordinate with prepress teams.

Skills

Press operation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Tools

Komori press

Mitsubishi press

Sheet-fed press

Make-ready

Job description

Job Description

Company near Itasca has a need for a Lead Pressman on 1st shift. Looking for someone with large offset print experience.

Job Specifics

• Shift Hours: 1st shift opportunity
• Job Type: Short-term temporary
• Pay range: $27-35 per hour
• Location: Itasca, IL area

Job Duties

• Set up and operate sheet-fed printing press.
• Read job tickets and follow job instructions.
• Must be able to hang plates and perform make readies,
• Troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment.
• Monitor quality of printed items.
• Recent experience on Komori or Mitsubishi press.
• Must be mechanically inclined and learn fast.
• Collaborate with design and prepress teams.
• Oversee a feeder or 2nd pressman.
• Maintain production schedules and company quality standards.
• Make adjustment to ensure color accuracy.
• Handle paper sheets, ink and other materials as needed.
• High attention to detail.