Lead 1st Sheetfed Press Operator (8-Unit)

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a 1st Sheetfed Press Operator. You will operate an 8-unit Komori press (4/4) with LED UV curing, perform makeready, manage paper rolls, and monitor color accuracy across runs.

You will lead the press crew, enforce safety procedures, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality and waste reduction targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sheetfed offset printing experience, including role as 1st or advanced 2nd press operator.
• Experience with large-format Komori presses and 8-color perfecting presses is highly desirable.
• Strong English communication and leadership skills to guide the press crew.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on press equipment.
• Comfort with safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a Komori GL840 8-unit press (4/4) with LED UV curing.
• Perform makeready: hang plates, register, color setup, ink/dampening control.
• Load paper, manage rollstand, web tension, and sheeter performance for efficiency.
• Monitor color consistency, registration, print quality, and overall production throughput.
• Lead press crew activities and ensure housekeeping and safety standards.
• Record production data, material usage, waste, and downtime; perform preventive maintenance.

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a 1st Sheetfed Press Operator. You will operate an 8-unit Komori press (4/4) with LED UV curing, perform makeready, manage paper rolls, and monitor color accuracy across runs.

You will lead the press crew, enforce safety procedures, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality and waste reduction targets.