Lead Offset Pressman – 1st Shift (Temp) Itasca, IL

Piworld; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piworld in Itasca, IL is seeking a Lead Pressman for the 1st shift on a short-term temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have recent experience operating sheet-fed offset presses, preferably on Komori or Mitsubishi equipment.

You will set up and run the press, hang plates, perform make-readies, monitor quality and color accuracy, supervise a feeder or a second pressman, and coordinate with design and prepress teams to maintain production schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience on Komori or Mitsubishi sheet-fed presses.
• Experience leading a press line or overseeing a feeder.
• Strong color accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet-fed printing press.
• Read job tickets and follow instructions.
• Hang plates and perform make-readies.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform daily maintenance.
• Monitor print quality and color accuracy.
• Collaborate with design and prepress teams.
• Oversee feeder or second pressman.
• Maintain production schedules and quality standards.
• Handle paper, ink and materials as needed.

Skills

Offset printing

Leadership

Press setup

Color management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Komori press

Mitsubishi press

Job description

Piworld in Itasca, IL is seeking a Lead Pressman for the 1st shift on a short-term temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have recent experience operating sheet-fed offset presses, preferably on Komori or Mitsubishi equipment.

You will set up and run the press, hang plates, perform make-readies, monitor quality and color accuracy, supervise a feeder or a second pressman, and coordinate with design and prepress teams to maintain production schedules.