Lead 1st Sheetfed Press Operator

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a skilled 1st Press Operator to run a Komori GL840 8-unit press (4/4) with LED UV curing. You will lead a press crew, perform makeready, control ink, color, and registration, and ensure safety and quality across production runs.

You will maintain pressroom efficiency, monitor equipment, and collaborate with prepress and quality teams to meet customer specifications and production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sheetfed offset printing experience, including time as a 1st Press Operator or advanced 2nd Press Operator.
• Experience operating large-format Komori presses preferred.
• Experience with 8-color perfecting presses, LED UV printing, roll-fed systems, and sheeting equipment strongly preferred.
• GATF certification in Sheetfed Press Operations desirable.
• Strong English communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Ability to stand, rotate shifts, lift up to 75 pounds, and work in a pressroom environment.
• Knowledge of press systems, quality control, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a Komori GL840 8-unit press (4/4) with LED UV curing.
• Perform makeready functions: hang plates, set registration, color adjustments, ink/dampening control.
• Load and monitor paper rolls; manage rollstand and sheet alignment for efficiency.
• Monitor color, registration, and print quality; adjust for consistency and productivity.
• Maintain pressroom cleanliness and safety; lead press crew and coordinate tasks.
• Record production data, waste, downtime, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Sheetfed offset printing

Press operator experience

Quality control

English communication

Leadership

Education

GATF certification in Sheetfed Press Operations

Tools

Komori GL840 press

LED UV curing technology

Rollstand

Sheeter equipment

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a skilled 1st Press Operator to run a Komori GL840 8-unit press (4/4) with LED UV curing. You will lead a press crew, perform makeready, control ink, color, and registration, and ensure safety and quality across production runs.

You will maintain pressroom efficiency, monitor equipment, and collaborate with prepress and quality teams to meet customer specifications and production goals in a fast-paced environment.