Lead 1st Pressman - Night Shift with $6k Sign-On

Japs-Olson Company (JO); Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical insurance plans

Vision and dental insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Company sponsored life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Japs-Olson Company, LLC in Minnesota is seeking a 1st Pressman for the night shift (6 PM–6 AM) to set up, operate, and maintain commercial web presses. You will oversee make-readies, calibrate color and registration, and ensure output meets customer specs.

The role requires leading a 2nd Pressman and roll tenders while maintaining safety and quality. Join JO to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as lead operator on commercial web presses, from setup through completion.
• Experience with Heidelberg and Goss Web Presses strongly preferred.
• Independent decisions on press operation, color quality, registration, and output.

Responsibilities

• Lead all press setups, mounting plates, adjusting registration, setting ink keys, bringing jobs up to color.
• Make final decisions on color, registration, density, and overall appearance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, print quality, or material issues during runs.
• Direct the 2nd Pressman and roll tenders in tasks and workflow.
• Perform advanced press adjustments, calibrations, and routine maintenance.
• Maintain production pace while minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Complete required job tickets, quality checks, and production reports.
• Communicate with supervisors, scheduling, and quality on progress and concerns.

Skills

Lead operator

Press setups

Color quality

Training others

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Heidelberg presses

Goss presses

Job description

Japs-Olson Company, LLC in Minnesota is seeking a 1st Pressman for the night shift (6 PM–6 AM) to set up, operate, and maintain commercial web presses. You will oversee make-readies, calibrate color and registration, and ensure output meets customer specs.

The role requires leading a 2nd Pressman and roll tenders while maintaining safety and quality. Join JO to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth and competitive benefits.