Lead Web Press Operator: Drive Quality Print Production

Freeport Press; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport Press in New Philadelphia, OH is seeking a Lead Web Press Operator to oversee the setup, calibration, and operation of our web press equipment. You will lead press crews, monitor print quality, and coordinate with pre-press and bindery teams to meet production schedules.

The role requires experience in publication printing, strong quality control, and readiness to train staff while supporting continuous improvement and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Lead role in press operations with responsibility for setup and calibration.
• Experience in commercial or publication printing and supervisory duties.
• Ability to lift and move materials and work around industrial equipment safely.
• Strong quality control and documentation to meet production standards.
• Familiarity with pre-press processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setup, calibration, and operation of web press equipment.
• Lead press crews and monitor print quality.
• Coordinate with pre-press and bindery teams to meet schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support continuous improvement and staff training.

Skills

Lead press operations

Ink, paper & registration

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Pre-press knowledge

Leadership experience

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Tools

Web press equipment

Job description

Freeport Press in New Philadelphia, OH is seeking a Lead Web Press Operator to oversee the setup, calibration, and operation of our web press equipment. You will lead press crews, monitor print quality, and coordinate with pre-press and bindery teams to meet production schedules.

The role requires experience in publication printing, strong quality control, and readiness to train staff while supporting continuous improvement and safety standards.