Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator

Accurate Paper Box; Knoxville (TN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Accurate Paper Box in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced sheet-fed offset pressman to run high-end folding carton work. This role requires strong color management, fast makereadies, and the ability to maintain quality at peak speeds.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years operating sheet-fed presses, expertise with multiple color and coating applications, and proven leadership to drive throughput, reduce waste, and mentor a press crew.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Press operation

Color management

Team leadership

Makeready reduction

Waste reduction

Description du poste

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