Offset Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive pay

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks an Offset Press Operator to manage and oversee press operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production runs.

The role requires prior printing press experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adjust inks and water balance while collaborating with the press crew to meet customer specifications and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Must have prior printing press operating experience.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret densitometer readings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets to determine production requirements, ink specs, and customer expectations.
• Verify inks match approved specifications with the Second Pressman.
• Adjust printing units to maintain proper control, registration and print quality.
• Mount printing plates and prepare the press for production runs.
• Perform ink and water balance adjustments to optimize press performance.
• Operate press controls and monitor output quality throughout production.
• Lead press crew activities to maximize productivity and safety.

Skills

Printing press experience

Attention to detail

Densitometer reading

Job description

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The Offset Press Operator is responsible for operating and overseeing printing press operations to ensure high-quality production, safety, and efficiency. This role reviews production tickets, prepares and adjusts press equipment, directs press crew activities, monitors print quality, performs routine maintenance, and ensures customer specifications are met throughout the production process. A typical day includes setting up jobs, verifying inks and materials, making press adjustments, inspecting output quality, and completing production documentation.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Review job tickets todetermineproduction requirements, sheet quantities, ink specifications, and customer expectations.
• Verify that supplied inks match approved customer and production specifications in partnership with the Second Pressman.
• Adjust printing units tomaintainproper control, registration, and print quality.
• Mount printing plates and prepare the press for production runs.
• Make necessary ink and water balance adjustments tooptimizepress performance.
• Operate console and auxiliary system controls effectively to support productionobjectives.
• Direct and perform preventive maintenance activities to keep equipment operating reliably.
• Continuously inspect work quality to ensure compliance with customer specifications and company standards.
• Complete production reports, quality documentation, and related records accurately.
• Lead and direct press crew activities to maximize productivity, quality, and workplace safety.
• Performadditionalduties asassigned by management.

What You Need To Succeed

• Previousprinting press operating experiencerequired.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use a densitometer and accurately interpret readings.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including shifts of 8 hours or more.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support vacations, absences, and production demands.
• Ability to bend, twist, and kneel throughout the work shift.
• Ability to use hands for grasping, pulling, and pushing activities.
• Ability to perform work at or below shoulder level.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are foundational to daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.