Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator

Accurate Paper Box
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Full-time
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Title: Lead Sheet-Fed Offset Pressman (Experience on Komori, KBA, Heidelberg, or equivalent sheetfed offset presses preferred)
Department: Pressroom
Reports To: Operations Manager


Position Summary


We are hiring an experienced sheet-fed offset Pressman capable of running high-end folding carton work. This role requires strong color management, fast makereadies, and the ability to run at peak mechanical speeds while holding tight quality standards.


Key Responsibilities


  • Set up and operate sheet-fed offset presses

  • Execute efficient makereadies and minimize downtime

  • Maintain color consistency using densitometry and quality controls

  • Run complex carton jobs with coatings and specialty finishes

  • Optimize press performance for maximum throughput

  • Reduce paperboard waste during setup and production

  • Lead press crew and maintain a high-performance culture

  • Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualifications


  • Minimum 5 years operating sheet-fed offset presses in carton packaging

  • Experience with multi-color and coating applications

  • Strong understanding of color theory and print standards

  • Ability to lead a crew and drive production results

  • Proven record of reducing makeready times and waste

What We Expect


  • Technical depth and mechanical confidence

  • Aggressive focus on throughput

  • Accountability for output, waste, and quality

  • Leadership presence


Numbers & Facts

LocationKnoxville, TN
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Color Managementunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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