Sheet-Fed Offset Press Technician

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrity culture

Training & development

Competitive salary

Sustainability & Inclusion

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a press operator to handle manual and machine tasks in setup, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset presses to accurately produce products per customer specs.

The role requires 1-3 years of printing experience, the ability to read and interpret safety and operation instructions, basic data entry, and strong arithmetic and measurement skills. Overtime may be required and attendance must be reliable.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of printing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Basic computer skills (data entry).
• Ability to perform intermediate arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide/decimals/fractions/ratios).
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Ability to do accurate work and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sheet-fed offset presses.
• Read work orders to determine setup specifications.
• Start machines and run trial to verify setups.
• Monitor machine operations and adjust as needed.
• Ensure image registration and color accuracy per densitometer readings.
• Follow standard operating procedures relevant to the job/department.
• Perform routine press adjustments and maintain quality.
• Maintain daily production records and pass along information.
• Preserve and pass along customer artwork in clean condition.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Open machines to remove/replace damaged product and perform basic maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading documents

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic skills

Ruler reading

Attention to detail

Time management

Attendance reliability

Tools

Ruler reading

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a press operator to handle manual and machine tasks in setup, maintenance, and operation of sheet-fed offset presses to accurately produce products per customer specs.

The role requires 1-3 years of printing experience, the ability to read and interpret safety and operation instructions, basic data entry, and strong arithmetic and measurement skills. Overtime may be required and attendance must be reliable.