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Lead Sheetfed Offset Press Operator
Knoxville, TN, 37931, USPosted 2 months ago
Full Timeonsite
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
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