Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator — Mentorship & Growth

Sheboygan Paper Box Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $8,000 (paid""

Job summary

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator to join a 3-person press crew. You will own press operations, troubleshoot issues, and support teammates while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sheetfed offset printing, strong mechanical skills, and experience with PMS colors and quality control. The role emphasizes mentoring others in a collaborative, well-equipped pressroom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of sheetfed offset lithographic printing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read a tape measure in both standard and metric units.
• Working knowledge of PMS color systems.
• Familiarity with Quality Control procedures in a production environment.
• Ability to learn printing software associated with KBA presses.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in a 3-person press crew to produce high-quality printed products
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sheetfed offset printing presses
• Achieve and maintain registration, color standards, and overall print quality
• Assist feeder operators and assistant pressmen as needed
• Hang plates, prepare loads, and verify substrates, sheet size, and caliper
• Mix inks, maintain proper ink levels, and ensure correct PMS color matching
• Replace blankets and monitor for imperfections such as smashed blankets, scratches, or other defects
• Review job specifications prior to production to ensure correct materials, inks, and plate sequencing
• Coordinate with the Print Department Supervisor on scheduling and workflow
• Communicate with other departments to maintain efficient production flow
• Order inks and printing supplies from approved company vendors
• Train and mentor assistant and feeder pressmen on press operations, quality expectations, and safety practices
• Operate Power Industrial Vehicles as required

Skills

Sheetfed offset lithography

Mechanical aptitude

Read tape measure

PMS color systems

Quality Control procedures

Safe work practices

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KBA printing software

Job description

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator to join a 3-person press crew. You will own press operations, troubleshoot issues, and support teammates while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sheetfed offset printing, strong mechanical skills, and experience with PMS colors and quality control. The role emphasizes mentoring others in a collaborative, well-equipped pressroom.