Press Operator – 2nd and 3rd Shift

Full-Time Position
Salary: Starting @ $24.54 plus a 10% shift premium for hours worked on 2nd & 3rd shift (experience will be taken into consideration)

Who We Are – Sheridan Lebanon Junction, a CJK Company, provides high-quality publication and book printing services. Our talented teams and strong capabilities transform ideas into results. With continued growth ahead, we are looking for someone interested in learning and career advancement opportunities, to join our Press team as a Lead Print Production Technician (Press Operator).

What We Offer:
Experienced Press Operator new hires may be eligible for a $1000 bonus
A safe, values-based company that acts with integrity and respect for all
On-the-job training programs through Sheridan Academy
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework
Paid time off & holidays
Employee referral program
Medical, Dental, Vision
First Stop Health – convenient telemedicine services at little to no cost
Confidential and free EAP program for wellness and mental health
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job Summary:

The Print Production Technician (Press Operator) position involves operating and maintaining multi-color offset presses, including two-color, four-color, and multi-color work. The role requires handling large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration. Responsibilities include reviewing job specifications to ensure correct processing and proper run sequence, performing all make-ready task

Job Summary:

The Press Operator position involves operating and maintaining multi-color offset presses. The role requires handling critical color values and registration. Responsibilities include reviewing job specifications to ensure correct processing and proper run sequence, performing all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates, adjusting tension, and register to meet quality standards. The operator must examine plates for imperfections and check for correct operations during press runs. Additionally, making necessary color corrections and press adjustments prior to production runs to meet quality specifications is essential. The role also involves maintaining accurate records and coordinating with supervisors regarding production issues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain multi-color offset presses.
• Handle halftones with critical color values and registration.
• Review job specifications to ensure correct processing and proper run sequence.
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates.
• Adjust tension and register to meet quality standards.
• Examine plates for imperfections; check for correct operations during press runs.
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments prior to production runs to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required
• Maintain accurate records and coordinate with supervisors regarding production issues.
• Responsible for overseeing line crew, which includes and is not limited to ensuring PPE is worn, safety measures are followed, proper training is provided, and quality & production levels are met in a safe and efficient manner.
• May be required to obtain a certification to operate a scissor lift to unjam the overhead conveying.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up, and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Must be able to learn and apply a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to setup, adjust, operate and maintain equipment to produce a multi-color quality product within registration tolerances.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide variety of technical skills in performing complex equipment set-ups, precision adjustments, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and apply knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Must be able to use micrometers to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
• Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• A team player who works well with others.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• 2-4 years of specific vocational training or related experience in offset printing operations.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Reaching, handling, walking, stooping, crouching, and climbing.
• Standing on concrete floors 8-12 hours per shift.
• Strong visual acuity, far acuity, depth perception, and color differentiation required for quality inspection, precision alignment, and overall production accuracy.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for operating equipment, adjusting, and handling materials with precision.
• Must be able to tolerate a very loud work environment.
• Working around machinery moving at high production speeds.
• Constant use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required due to the nature of the work environment.

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Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Team at sljhrteam@sheridan.com.