Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator | Color & Throughput

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.

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

Job description

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.