Sheetfed Press Feeder Technician

Oliver Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + overtime

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Clean facility

Job summary

Oliver Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking a 2nd shift press support operator to keep production moving. You’ll stage materials, verify loads, set feeders, and monitor double-sheet detectors and pressures to ensure smooth runs.

You’ll work closely with the Press Department, maintain ink and water levels, unload and load sheets, perform basic maintenance, and keep the area clean, organized, and safe for a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in printing or manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of press operations and paper handling.
• Mechanical aptitude with production equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfort with basic math, including fractions and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Press Department by assisting with setup, operation, and routine maintenance of press equipment.
• Primary focus on paper handling and feeder operation for efficient, high-quality runs.
• Hands-on, detail-driven opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Review production schedule and stage materials for upcoming jobs.
• Confirm paper stock via load tags and job specs.
• Unload, stage, and load sheets into press feeders.
• Set and adjust feeder systems (double-sheet detectors, pressures).
• Monitor paper flow, feeder performance, and overall press operation.
• Assist the Pressman with operation and material movement.
• Maintain ink and water levels throughout production.
• Clean blankets and press components; manage supplies.
• Retrieve, label, and store plates after each run.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance as directed.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Press operation knowledge

Paper handling

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Step into the Pressroom: A Day in This Role

You arrive for 2nd shift ready to keep production moving. First stop: the day's schedule. You stage the correct paper, verify each load against tags and specs, and set the feeder so sheets track cleanly. As the run starts, you fine-tune double-sheet detection and pressure, watch paper flow, and support the Pressman through every changeover. You top off ink and water, swap plates, label and store them post-run, and keep blankets and key components clean. Between jobs, you handle basic preventive maintenance and make sure the area is organized and safe.

Who We Are

At Oliver Inc., we've honed the craft of printing and packaging for more than 250 years across multiple facilities. We invest in modern, sustainable technology to deliver speed, consistency, and the nimbleness our customers depend on. We're passionate about the work, we respect one another, and we solve problems creatively to help brands grow. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.

Role Snapshot

• Support the Press Department by assisting with setup, operation, and routine maintenance of press equipment
• Primary focus on paper handling and feeder operation for efficient, high-quality runs
• Hands-on, detail-driven opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Shift: 2nd

What You'll Handle

• Review production schedule; stage materials for upcoming jobs
• Confirm paper stock via load tags and job specs
• Unload, stage, and load sheets into press feeders
• Set and adjust feeder systems (double-sheet detectors, pressures)
• Monitor paper flow, feeder performance, and overall press operation
• Assist the Pressman with operation and material movement
• Maintain ink and water levels throughout production
• Clean blankets and press components; manage supplies
• Retrieve, label, and store plates after each run
• Perform basic preventive maintenance as directed
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized

What You'll Bring

• 1-3 years in printing or manufacturing preferred
• Working knowledge of press operations and paper handling
• Mechanical aptitude with production equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Comfort with basic math, including fractions and measurements
• Keen attention to detail; able to monitor equipment performance
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-first setting
• Physically able to stand, walk, lift, and handle materials for the full shift

Why You'll Love Oliver

• Competitive pay + overtime opportunities
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Stable, growing company with long-term career paths
• Modern equipment & a clean facility
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Equal Opportunity

Oliver Incis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.