Sheetfed Press Operator — 8-Hour Day Shift, Multi-Color

Rise, a Quad agency; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Quad Packaging seeks a Sheetfed First Press Operator to join our 8-hour day shift (6 am–2 pm). You will set up, run, and maintain multi-color sheetfed presses to meet customer specs and production targets.

This role includes travel for initial training in Franklin, WI and Spartanburg, SC. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, with opportunities for mentorship and cross-training on assigned equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Sheetfed Press Operator.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Sheetfed Operator II.
• Experience with Heidelberg XL106 7-color LED w/ UV presses preferred; other makes considered.
• Machine repair and maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-color sheetfed offset presses.
• Perform all make-ready tasks, inspect plates and prepare blankets.
• Load ink colors, regulate ink volumes, and verify paper stock.
• Verify image positioning against proofs and maintain print quality.
• Start, run, monitor, and control press operations.
• Inspect startup samples and printed sheets for defects.
• Document production information and report discrepancies.
• Mentor and train team members; follow SOPs and safety rules.

Skills

Sheetfed press

Press setup

Ink color control

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading job tickets

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heidelberg XL106 7-color LED UV press

Job description

Quad Packaging seeks a Sheetfed First Press Operator to join our 8-hour day shift (6 am–2 pm). You will set up, run, and maintain multi-color sheetfed presses to meet customer specs and production targets.

This role includes travel for initial training in Franklin, WI and Spartanburg, SC. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, with opportunities for mentorship and cross-training on assigned equipment.