Lead Web Pressman - Expert Operator & Mentor

Allied Printing Services Inc.

Manchester (CT)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits: Critical

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Paid Time Off: Vacation

Sick

Holiday

2nd shift differential

3rd shift differential

Paid Weekly

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services Inc. in Manchester, CT seeks a skilled Lead Pressman-Web to join our production team. You will lead setup and operation of multi-color web offset presses, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality and on-time production to meet customer specs.

The role requires 5+ years of web press experience, strong color management, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize throughput. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture committed to safety and

Qualifications

5+ years of experience operating commercial web offset printing presses.
Strong knowledge of web offset printing processes, color management, registration, and quality control.
Experience running heatset and/or coldset web presses (Goss/Heidelberg/Manroland/Komori or similar).
Thorough understanding of press mechanics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to diagnose print defects and implement corrective actions quickly.
Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and oversee production on multi-unit web offset printing presses.
Review production schedules and job tickets to ensure materials, plates, inks, and substrates meet specifications.
Perform press make-readies while minimizing downtime and waste.
Monitor registration, color density, ink/water balance, web tension, and print quality.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and print quality issues to maximize uptime.
Lead, train, and mentor Second Pressmen, Roll Tenders, and Press Assistants.
Coordinate production priorities with Production Planning, Prepress, Maintenance, and Quality departments.
Perform routine preventive maintenance including roller settings and lubrication.
Complete production reports, quality documentation, waste reporting, and downtime records.