Press Assistant/ Second Pressman

Social Influence LLC; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Second and third shift differentials

Weekly pay

Employee referral bonuses

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Social Influence LLC is seeking an experienced Press Assistant / Second Pressman to support daily operations in a commercial printing environment. You will work with Lead Pressmen on press setups, production, quality inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial web or sheetfed offset presses, strong mechanical aptitude, and understanding of pressroom operations and quality standards. Overtime and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial printing or pressroom operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of offset printing processes and quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a press crew.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Pressmen with press setups, production changeovers, and daily operations.
• Review job tickets, production specifications, paper stocks, inks, and printing materials.
• Prepare printing plates, blankets, rollers, and other materials for production.
• Assist with loading paper rolls or sheets depending on press equipment.
• Install, clean, and adjust rollers and press components.
• Monitor print registration, color consistency, ink density, and overall print quality.
• Assist with ink and fountain solution adjustments.
• Monitor production and identify printing defects or equipment concerns.
• Perform routine press adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Help minimize material waste and production downtime.
• Perform cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Complete production documentation and quality checks.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized pressroom

Skills

Pressroom experience

Mechanical aptitude

Offset printing knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Read production tickets

Willing to work overtime

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: up to $26

Shift:

• 1st Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

• 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Equipment: Komori 38S web presses or KBA Rapida 106 sheetfed presses, depending on the position

Shift Differentials: 12% for second shift and 15% for third shift

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Press Assistant / Second Pressman to support daily operations in a commercial printing environment. This position works alongside Lead Pressmen to assist with press setup, production, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with commercial web or sheetfed offset printing equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and an understanding of pressroom operations and production quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Pressmen with press setups, production changeovers, and daily operations

• Review job tickets, production specifications, paper stocks, inks, and printing materials

• Prepare printing plates, blankets, rollers, and other materials for production

• Assist with loading paper rolls or sheets depending on press equipment

• Install, clean, and adjust rollers and press components

• Monitor print registration, color consistency, ink density, and overall print quality

• Assist with ink and fountain solution adjustments

• Monitor production and identify printing defects or equipment concerns

• Perform routine press adjustments and basic troubleshooting

• Help minimize material waste and production downtime

• Perform cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance

• Complete production documentation and quality checks

• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized pressroom

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial printing or pressroom operations

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Understanding of offset printing processes and quality standards

• Ability to read and follow job tickets and production instructions

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work efficiently as part of a press crew

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting on commercial web or sheetfed offset printing presses

• Experience with Komori web presses

• Experience with KBA Rapida sheetfed presses

• Familiarity with printing plates, blankets, rollers, inks, and color management

• Experience performing routine maintenance and press adjustments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry 50 lbs or more

• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials

• Ability to safely work around industrial printing equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Second and third shift differentials

• Weekly pay

• Employee referral bonuses

• Training and advancement opportunities

$20 - $25 an hour