Large Press (71438)

PrintWorkers; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

PrintWorkers in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Lead Pressman to operate and supervise sheet-fed and offset presses, driving color accuracy and workflow efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of hands-on press experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to mentor a small crew while maintaining production quality and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years operating sheet-fed or web offset presses.
• Experience leading a small press crew.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and color matching skills.
• Ability to read precise measurements and use PMS for color control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and operate multi-color printing presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor print runs for color consistency and proper registration.
• Direct, train, and mentor assistant pressmen, feeder operators, and crew.
• Diagnose mechanical issues, perform maintenance, and replace worn components.
• Review specs, track shift results, and maintain production logs.
• Ensure safety and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Multi-color offset press operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Color matching

Registration accuracy

Team leadership

Reading measurements

Tools

Heidelberg presses

Komori presses

Job description

Job Description

Lead Pressman - Wood Dale, IL area

Job Duties:

• Prepare, calibrate, and operate multi-color printing presses and auxiliary equipment according to job orders
• Monitor print runs to ensure color consistency, correct registration, and alignment using tools PMS (Pantone Matching System)
• Direct, train, and mentor assistant pressmen, feeder operators, and crew members to build an efficient team workflow
• Diagnose mechanical issues, clear jams, perform routine maintenance, and replace worn components like blankets or plates
• Review specifications, track daily shift results, manage inventory of inks/substrates, and complete production logs
• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience operating sheet-fed printing presses
• Strong mechanical aptitude, color matching expertise, and ability to read precise measurements
• Proven ability to manage a small crew, communicate across departments, and solve problems quickly under tight deadlines
• Ability to stand for long shifts, walk, and lift heavy materials (50 lbs)
• Experience with Heidelberg or Komori offset presses
• UV ink printing experience

Position Summary

Shift: 1st shift

Pay: $25–$32/hour

Employment: Direct hire

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision

Experience: 3–5+ years operating sheetfed or web offset presses

Key qualifications

The employer is specifically looking for someone with:

• Multi-color offset press operation experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• PMS/color matching and registration experience