Lead Pressman-Sheetfed

Allied Printing Services Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Allied Printing Services Inc. Manchester, CT is seeking an experienced Lead Sheetfed Pressman to lead setup, operation, and optimization of multi-color sheetfed presses while ensuring quality and productivity.

The role requires strong color management, preventive maintenance, and the ability to mentor press assistants, coordinating with prepress and maintenance teams to meet customer specs and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial sheetfed offset press experience
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with color management and press maintenance

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain multi-color sheetfed presses
• Review job tickets and verify materials and specifications
• Achieve precise color consistency using densitometers and color management standards
• Perform make-readies efficiently and minimize waste
• Monitor print quality and adjust during production
• Troubleshoot press issues and lead press assistants
• Coordinate with Prepress, Production Planning, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Complete production documentation and inventory checks

Skills

Sheetfed press experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Color management

Reading tickets

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Komori

Heidelberg

RMGT

KBA

Job description

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Customer Service Representatives to join our growing production team.

Lead Pressman‑Sheetfed

The Lead Sheetfed Pressman is responsible for the complete setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of multi-color sheetfed offset printing presses while ensuring superior print quality, maximum productivity, and safe operations. This role serves as the technical leader on the press, mentoring press assistants, coordinating production priorities, and consistently meeting customer specifications and production schedules.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up, operate, and maintain multi-color sheetfed offset printing presses
• Review job tickets and verify paper stock, plates, inks, coatings, and press specifications before production
• Achieve precise color consistency using densitometers, spectrophotometers, and color management standards
• Perform make‑readies efficiently while minimizing waste and maximizing press uptime
• Monitor print quality throughout production and make adjustments to maintain customer specifications
• Troubleshoot mechanical, print quality, registration, and ink/water balance issues
• Lead and mentor Second Pressmen and Press Assistants, ensuring proper training and workflow
• Coordinate with Prepress, Production Planning, Maintenance, and Quality teams to maintain production schedules
• Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, roller adjustments, blanket changes, and routine press inspections
• Complete production documentation accurately, including quality checks and downtime reporting
• Maintain inventory of inks, coatings, chemicals, and pressroom supplies

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of commercial sheetfed offset press experience
• Technical training in printing technology or graphic communications is a plus
• Previous experience leading or supervising
• Experience with UV printing, aqueous coatings, and specialty substrates preferred
• Strong knowledge of four-color process printing, PMS color matching, coatings, and specialty applications
• Experience with Komori, Heidelberg, RMGT, KBA, or similar sheetfed presses preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret production tickets, layouts, and customer specifications
• Strong understanding of print quality standards, registration, color control, and press maintenance

Physical Requirements:

Walking 50% | Standing 50%. Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 50 lbs. and more.

The Details:

• Job Type: Full Time
• Shifts Available: 1st shift 8:00am- 4:00pm, 2nd shift 4:00pm-12:00 am (12 % differential), 3rd shift 12:00am-8:00am (15%differntial)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Great Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.