Night Shift Printing Press Operator — Quality & Safety

Susquehanna Printing; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Susquehanna Printing is seeking a skilled Night Shift Printing Press Operator to join our Lancaster County plant. You will operate offset presses, set up reels, adjust color and registration, and maintain safety and quality on every run.

The role requires prior press experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work a 4-on/3-off schedule with extended weekends. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous offset printing press experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain offset printing presses, reel stands, plate makers, plate benders, and related equipment.
• Set up presses and adjust for print quality and production efficiency.
• Read press layouts and web the press using standard and alternative leads.
• Install and change plates while protecting press components and maintaining registration.
• Monitor and adjust color registration and ink densities during production.
• Troubleshoot issues with paper webs, ink systems, folders, power systems, and press performance.
• Prepare paper rolls and load reel stands for production.
• Safely operate forklifts and clamp trucks to move paper rolls between warehouse and pressroom.
• Complete production documentation accurately (copy counts, spoilage, roll usage, downtime).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with fellow press operators and production team to meet goals.

Skills

Press operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Offset presses

Reel stands

Plate makers

Color registration

Job description

Susquehanna Printing is seeking a skilled Night Shift Printing Press Operator to join our Lancaster County plant. You will operate offset presses, set up reels, adjust color and registration, and maintain safety and quality on every run.

The role requires prior press experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work a 4-on/3-off schedule with extended weekends. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team.