Offset Lithographic Press Operator

Globus Printing & Packaging; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Globus Printing & Packaging in Minster, OH, is seeking a hands-on press operator to bring designs to life on a sheetfed offset press. You will guide each job from setup to pull, balancing throughput, safety, and craftsmanship in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with prepress and finishing teams, maintain press quality, and protect equipment through proactive maintenance and meticulous documentation. This role requires a detail-oriented, collaborative professional willing to adapt to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on offset press experience.
• Knowledge of print processes and color theory.
• Mechanical aptitude to diagnose issues.
• Willingness to work variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and run sheetfed offset presses to high-quality output.
• Monitor press performance and adjust to stay on spec.
• Dial in ink, fountain solution, and color registration.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with prepress, press, and finishing teams to meet schedules.

Skills

Sheetfed offset presswork

Offset lithography

Color theory

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in printing/press operations

Job description

A day in the pressroom

Join our Minster, OH team as the hands-on expert who brings designs to life on a sheetfed offset press. From first plate mount to final pull, you will guide each job to crisp, consistent results while keeping throughput, safety, and craftsmanship in balance.

What you will tackle

• Prepare, set up, and run sheetfed offset presses to achieve high-quality output across varied substrates.
• Continuously watch press performance and print quality, making timely adjustments to stay on spec.
• Dial in ink and fountain solution, fine-tune color registration, and optimize press settings throughout the run.
• Perform routine upkeep and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Partner with teammates across prepress, press, and finishing to meet schedules and quality goals.
• Keep the press area orderly and safe, following established procedures and protocols.
• Document production details, materials used, and run data accurately.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in printing or press operations is a plus.
• Hands-on experience as an offset press operator or closely related role.
• Solid grasp of print processes, color theory, paper and ink characteristics.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues quickly.
• Sharp attention to detail and a pride in producing top-tier work.
• Clear communicator and effective team collaborator.
• Flexibility to work variable hours and overtime when required.

Core proficiencies

• Sheetfed offset presswork
• Offset lithography

If precision, pace, and print quality motivate you, this role offers the pressroom ownership you are looking for.