Night Shift Offset Printing Operator - Quality Focus

Steinman-Communication; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

Short-term disability and basic life

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Susquehanna Printing Company in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a skilled Night Shift Printing Press Operator to join our team. You will operate and maintain offset presses and related equipment to deliver high-quality printed products on a fast-paced production line.

This night schedule alternates 4 nights one week and 3 nights the next with every other weekend off. We offer comprehensive benefits, safety training, and opportunities to grow with Steinman Communications’ Lancaster operations.

Qualifications

• Previous offset printing press experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Forklift or clamp truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain offset printing presses and related equipment.
• Setting up presses and adjusting to optimize print quality and production efficiency.
• Reading press layouts and webbing the press using standard and alternative leads.
• Installing and changing plates while protecting press components and maintaining registration.
• Monitoring and adjusting color registration and ink densities throughout production runs.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues involving paper webs, ink systems, folders, power systems, and press performance.
• Preparing paper rolls and loading reel stands for production.
• Safely operating forklifts and clamp trucks to move paper rolls between the warehouse and pressroom.
• Completing production documentation accurately, including copy counts, spoilage, roll usage, and downtime tracking.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborating closely with fellow press operators and production team members to meet production goals.

Skills

Offset printing press experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting ability

Workplace safety

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Susquehanna Printing Company in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a skilled Night Shift Printing Press Operator to join our team. You will operate and maintain offset presses and related equipment to deliver high-quality printed products on a fast-paced production line.

This night schedule alternates 4 nights one week and 3 nights the next with every other weekend off. We offer comprehensive benefits, safety training, and opportunities to grow with Steinman Communications’ Lancaster operations.