Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator

Accurate Paper Box Co; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Lead Sheet-Fed Offset Pressman. This role involves operating and setting up sheet-fed offset presses, ensuring color consistency and optimizing press performance for peak production. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in carton packaging, knowledge of multi-color applications, and a strong focus on throughput and quality standards. Leadership and mechanical confidence are critical for driving production results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years operating sheet-fed offset presses in carton packaging.
• Experience with multi-color and coating applications.
• Strong understanding of color theory and print standards.
• Ability to lead a crew and drive production results.
• Proven record of reducing makeready times and waste.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet-fed offset presses.
• Execute efficient makereadies and minimize downtime.
• Maintain color consistency using densitometry and quality controls.
• Run complex carton jobs with coatings and specialty finishes.
• Optimize press performance for maximum throughput.
• Reduce paperboard waste during setup and production.
• Lead press crew and maintain a high-performance culture.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Color management

Press operation

Troubleshooting

Throughput optimization

Tools

Densitometry

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Title: Lead Sheet-Fed Offset Pressman (Experience on Komori, KBA, Heidelberg, or equivalent sheetfed offset presses preferred)

Department: Pressroom

Reports To: Operations Manager

Position Summary

We are hiring an experienced sheet-fed offset Pressman capable of running high-end folding carton work. This role requires strong color management, fast makereadies, and the ability to run at peak mechanical speeds while holding tight quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet-fed offset presses
• Execute efficient makereadies and minimize downtime
• Maintain color consistency using densitometry and quality controls
• Run complex carton jobs with coatings and specialty finishes
• Optimize press performance for maximum throughput
• Reduce paperboard waste during setup and production
• Lead press crew and maintain a high-performance culture
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years operating sheet-fed offset presses in carton packaging
• Experience with multi-color and coating applications
• Strong understanding of color theory and print standards
• Ability to lead a crew and drive production results
• Proven record of reducing makeready times and waste

What We Expect

• Technical depth and mechanical confidence
• Aggressive focus on throughput
• Accountability for output, waste, and quality
• Leadership presence