Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Tweddle Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Shift differentials

Referral bonuses

Overtime incentives

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Life Insurance (Company-paid)

Job summary

Sheridan Liberty is hiring a 1st Shift Roll Tender in Liberty, MO. You will support a web offset press, loading rolls, prepping splices, and maintaining flow. Training is available if needed and overtime is possible to maximize earnings.

Ideal candidates bring mechanical skills, comfort with computers, and the stamina for overnight hours. A strong team environment and grow with a leading print manufacturer are offered.

Qualifications

• High mechanical aptitude and strong familiarity with computers.
• Experience in manufacturing or printing preferred, especially with web offset presses and auto-splicers.
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust auto-splicers, and follow detailed job specifications.
• Detail-oriented with stamina to handle large rolls during overnight hours.
• Bonus: certification or experience operating lift trucks or mechanical trucks.

Responsibilities

• Load large paper rolls onto the automatic splicing unit, insert the splicer shaft, and secure holding chucks.
• Check rolls for blemishes or tears, cut away damaged areas, and apply adhesive strips to backup rolls.
• Manage the auto-splicer and make adjustments to ensure continuous press operation.
• Thread paper through complex press components following exact job specifications.
• Safely operate a mechanical truck to move heavy paper rolls to the press area as needed.
• Keep the press and components in pristine working order and prepare flat stock for sheet-fed presses.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computers

Troubleshooting

Auto-splicer

Tools

Auto-splicer

Press equipment

Job description

Hiring for 1st Shift Manufacturing Technician/ Roll Tenders in Liberty (Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM)

The Opportunity

Looking for a career where your mechanical skills and tech-savviness pay off? Sheridan Liberty has an immediate opening for a 1stShift Roll Tender! You will be the backbone of our web offset printing press, keeping production flowing without a hitch. If you are highly mechanical, comfortable with computers, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team. Experience is preferred, but we will train the right person!

• Shift: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Schedule: Full-time with occasional mandatory overtime to maximize your earnings.

Why Work at Sheridan?

• Keep Your Weekends: A predictable Sunday-Thursday schedule means your Friday and Saturday nights are entirely yours!
• On-the-Job Training: Tons of opportunities for career growth, development, and skill-building.
• Financial Growth: 401(K) company match, shift differentials, referral bonuses, and lucrative overtime incentives.
• Health Coverage: Excellent full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) eligible after just 30 days.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (STD).
• Career Investment: Generous tuition reimbursement programs to help you advance.
• Gear Up: Safety shoe reimbursement program up to $100.

Key Responsibilities

• Load & Position: Load large paper rolls onto the automatic splicing unit, insert the splicer shaft, and secure holding chucks.
• Inspect & Prep: Check rolls for blemishes or tears, cut away damaged areas with a knife, and apply adhesive strips to backup rolls.
• Operate & Adjust: Manage the auto-splicer and make critical adjustments to ensure continuous, uninterrupted press operation.
• Thread & Flow: Thread paper through complex press components following exact job specifications.
• Transport & Logistics: Safely operate a mechanical truck to move heavy paper rolls to the press area as needed.
• Maintain & Clean: Keep the press and components in pristine working order, and prepare flat stock for sheet-fed presses.

Qualifications

• Aptitude: High mechanical aptitude and strong familiarity with computers are required.
• Experience: Previous manufacturing or printing experience is preferred (especially with web offset presses and auto-splicers), but not required.
• Skills: Ability to troubleshoot, adjust auto-splicers, and follow detailed job specifications.
• Detail & Stamina: Sharp eye for inspecting paper quality and the physical stamina to handle large rolls during overnight hours.
• Bonus Points: Certification or experience operating mechanical trucks or lift trucks.

About Sheridan

Sheridan Liberty is a leader in print manufacturing. We are proud to provide stable jobs, excellent benefits, and reliable opportunities for career growth.

Our Commitment to ESG

We strive to make our world better by utilizing ingenuity and technology to minimize our environmental impact, cultivating a business that recognizes the intrinsic value of diversity and inclusion, and requiring accountability, transparency, and integrity in everything we do.

Legal Disclaimers & Accommodations

• EEO Statement: CJK Group / Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable Accommodation: If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact Nellie at [e-mail]

Location(s)

Sheridan Liberty

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Shift

1st Shift (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) Monday-Friday