Sheetfed Offset Press Operator & Crew Leader

Resource Label Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Garner, NC is seeking an Offset Sheetfed Pressman to direct the press crew and manage setup, maintenance, and operation of the sheetfed press. The role reports to the Operations Manager.

You will review job orders, ensure accurate color and ink density, run the press through production, supervise the crew, and uphold safety and quality standards throughout the run.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Pressman or 5-7 years as a Second Pressman.
• In depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of press.
• Able to accurately distinguish color variation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience running, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Ability to understand written instructions and set up the press, and carry out instructions.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and turning.
• Regularly exposed to noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.

Responsibilities

• Operate offset sheetfed printing press.
• Examine job order to determine quantity, stock, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Inspect offset plates for defects and report if unrepairable.
• Apply packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build blanket thickness.
• Measure paper thickness and adjust space between blanket and impression cylinders.
• Adjust ink and dampening solution flow to plate cylinder.
• Start press and monitor ink density, position, and registration; adjust as needed.
• Adjust feeder and delivery mechanism.
• Replace worn rollers and adjust roller pressure.
• Lead and train press crew.
• Follow company safety rules and maintain/clean press.

Skills

Press operation

Color variation

Mechanical aptitude

Quality control

Reading instructions

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Resource Label Group in Garner, NC is seeking an Offset Sheetfed Pressman to direct the press crew and manage setup, maintenance, and operation of the sheetfed press. The role reports to the Operations Manager.

You will review job orders, ensure accurate color and ink density, run the press through production, supervise the crew, and uphold safety and quality standards throughout the run.