Lead Offset Pressman — Quality & Pressroom Leader

Premier Packaging Corporation; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Premier Packaging Corporation, based in Rochester, NY, is hiring a First Pressman to lead our offset press operations. You will set up, run, and optimize presses to meet customer specs and production schedules while driving quality, efficiency, and safety across the pressroom.

Work with the Offset Pressroom Supervisor and prepress/post-press teams to maintain workflow, monitor color and coating accuracy, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with offset printing press.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of commercial offset sheetfed processes.
• Knowledge of G7 Color Standards.
• Basic computer skills for press operation.
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• High level of initiative, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Physical stamina to operate and monitor machines for extended periods of time including the ability to lift 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional and UV offset printing presses in accordance with job specifications, including layout, color, and coating placement.
• Review job tickets, proofs, and materials to ensure press readiness prior to production.
• Perform efficient makereadies, changeovers, startups, and shutdowns to support production schedules.
• Monitor production quality throughout press runs by regularly inspecting printed materials for color accuracy, registration, coating consistency, and overall print quality.
• Make real-time adjustments to ink, water, registration, and press settings to maintain consistent output.
• Ensure printed output meets internal quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable G7 color standards.
• Proactively identify quality risks and take corrective action to prevent waste or rework.
• Troubleshoot printing and mechanical issues during production to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and inspections on press equipment.
• Partner with Maintenance and the Pressroom Supervisor to address recurring or complex equipment issues.
• Coordinate with prepress and post-press teams to ensure smooth job flow and accurate handoffs.
• Communicate job status, material needs, and production challenges to the Pressroom Supervisor.
• Support efficient job staging and sequencing to meet production deadlines.
• Follow all safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and ISO/GMP-related procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pressroom work area.
• Accurately record production output, materials used, downtime, and maintenance activities as required.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to Second Pressmen and Feeder/Tenders assigned to the press.
• Set expectations for pace, quality, and safe operation on the press.
• Support training and skill development of team members in alignment with Supervisor guidance.

Skills

Offset printing expertise

Leadership

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

G7 Color Standards

Offset presses (Conventional/UV)

Job description

The Premier Packaging Corporation, based in Rochester, NY, is hiring a First Pressman to lead our offset press operations. You will set up, run, and optimize presses to meet customer specs and production schedules while driving quality, efficiency, and safety across the pressroom.

Work with the Offset Pressroom Supervisor and prepress/post-press teams to maintain workflow, monitor color and coating accuracy, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.