Sheet-Fed Printing Press Pro: Feeder & Setup Specialist

Accurate Paper Box Co; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Accurate Paper Box Co. is seeking a Printing Press Assistant / Feeder Operator to support the lead pressman on a Komori LS640 six-color sheet-fed offset press. This hands-on role focuses on feeder operation, setup, and job changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have prior sheet-fed offset printing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a reliable work pace. The position offers growth opportunities, training, and a collaborative press crew.

Qualifications

• Previous sheet-fed offset printing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience as press helper, second pressman, or feeder operator preferred.
• Experience with Komori or comparable sheet-fed offset presses such as Heidelberg, KBA/Rapida, Mitsubishi, or similar equipment preferred.
• Specific Komori LS640 experience is not required.
• Experience setting up or operating a sheet-fed press feeder preferred.
• Familiarity with press wash-ups, blankets, rollers, ink systems, plates, and basic press maintenance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize basic press or feeder problems.
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience preferred; training is available.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to maintain a steady production pace.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead pressman with press setup, operation, and job changeovers.
• Set up and operate the press feeder to maintain consistent sheet feeding and production speed.
• Load, stage, and prepare paperboard for upcoming jobs.
• Monitor for doubles, misfeeds, jams, alignment issues, and other feeding problems.
• Perform blanket, roller, ink fountain, coating, and other required press wash-ups and cleaning.
• Assist with inks, coatings, plates, and other press-related materials.
• Remove, organize, and move printed loads as needed.
• Assist with basic press adjustments and troubleshooting under the direction of the pressman.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe press area.
• Assist with other printing department and general production duties as needed.

Skills

Sheet-fed offset printing

Press helper experience

Feeder operation

Tools

Komori LS640

Offset press equipment

Job description

Accurate Paper Box Co. is seeking a Printing Press Assistant / Feeder Operator to support the lead pressman on a Komori LS640 six-color sheet-fed offset press. This hands-on role focuses on feeder operation, setup, and job changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have prior sheet-fed offset printing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a reliable work pace. The position offers growth opportunities, training, and a collaborative press crew.