Press Operator - Hands-On Printing Technician

TSG - The Sheridan Group; Thetford (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) after 30 days

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Referral bonus

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

PPE provided

Safety shoe reimbursement

Training provided

Job summary

The Sheridan Group is seeking an Assistant Print Production Technician (Rolltender) to join our press team in a hands-on role. You will be trained to operate offset presses, set up jobs, install plates, and adjust color for quality finished materials.

We offer 12-hour day shifts, Monday, Thursday, Friday on week 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday on week 2, with overtime opportunities and long-term career potential in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Reads job instructions and prepares the press for each project.
• Sets up and operates single- and multi-color offset printing presses.
• Installs printing plates, adjusts registration, and prepares the press for production.
• Makes color and quality adjustments to ensure jobs meet standards.
• Monitors equipment during production and troubleshoots minor issues.
• Performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs on presses.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating single- and multi-color offset presses.
• Reading job instructions and preparing the press for each project.
• Installing printing plates, adjusting registration, and preparing the press for production.
• Making color and quality adjustments to ensure standards are met.
• Monitoring equipment during production and troubleshooting minor issues.
• Performing routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to keep presses running smoothly.
• Working safely while collaborating with a supportive team.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math (fractions/decimals)

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading and following specs

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Offset printing presses

Job description

The Sheridan Group is seeking an Assistant Print Production Technician (Rolltender) to join our press team in a hands-on role. You will be trained to operate offset presses, set up jobs, install plates, and adjust color for quality finished materials.

We offer 12-hour day shifts, Monday, Thursday, Friday on week 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday on week 2, with overtime opportunities and long-term career potential in manufacturing.