Lead Pressman- Web

Allied Printing Services Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 shift differential

3rd shift differential

Paid Weekly

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services Inc. in Manchester, CT seeks a skilled Lead Pressman-Web to join our production team. You will lead setup and operation of multi-color web offset presses, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality and on-time production to meet customer specs.

The role requires 5+ years of web press experience, strong color management, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize throughput. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture committed to safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating commercial web offset printing presses.
• Strong knowledge of web offset printing processes, color management, registration, and quality control.
• Experience running heatset and/or coldset web presses (Goss/Heidelberg/Manroland/Komori or similar).
• Thorough understanding of press mechanics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose print defects and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and oversee production on multi-unit web offset printing presses.
• Review production schedules and job tickets to ensure materials, plates, inks, and substrates meet specifications.
• Perform press make-readies while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Monitor registration, color density, ink/water balance, web tension, and print quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and print quality issues to maximize uptime.
• Lead, train, and mentor Second Pressmen, Roll Tenders, and Press Assistants.
• Coordinate production priorities with Production Planning, Prepress, Maintenance, and Quality departments.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance including roller settings and lubrication.
• Complete production reports, quality documentation, waste reporting, and downtime records.

Skills

Web offset printing

Leadership

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

ERP systems

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting

Job description

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-Web

The Lead Web 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 oversee production on multi-unit web offset printing presses
• Review production schedules and job tickets to ensure proper materials, plates, inks, paper, and customer specifications are prepared
• Perform press make-readies while minimizing downtime and paper waste
• Monitor registration, color density, ink and water balance, web tension, cutoff accuracy, and print quality throughout production
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and print quality issues to maximize equipment uptime
• Lead, train, and mentor Second Pressmen, Roll Tenders, and Press Assistants
• Coordinate production priorities with Production Planning, Prepress, Maintenance, and Quality departments
• Perform routine preventative maintenance including roller settings, blanket changes, lubrication, and minor repairs
• Complete production reports, quality documentation, waste reporting, and downtime records

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience operating commercial web offset printing presses
• Previous leadership or lead pressman experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of web offset printing processes, color management, registration, and quality control
• Experience running heatset and/or coldset web presses, Goss, Heidelberg, Manroland, Komori, or similar web offset presses
• Thorough understanding of press mechanics, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance
• Ability to diagnose print defects and implement corrective actions quickly
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Ability to manage multiple production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills with experience using production reporting or ERP systems
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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 and excited about our future - and we're looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. 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.