Lead Pressman

Job Description

Job Title:  Press Lead Operator
Department: Press
Reports To: Press Manager
Shift: Day and Night Shift, Full Time positions available
Contact: Call: 507-836-6540 or Email: frontoffice@page1printers.com

Job Summary

Operates non-heat set web printing press and crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists in verifying paper size and stock, color of ink, type of job (glued/stitched book, tabloid or broadsheet), and shipping.
  • Follow instructions (stacked, boxed, bundled or bagged) from Press report.
  • Cleans inking rollers and blankets with press wash and changes them as necessary.
  • Helper will keep the work area clean and neat.
  • Assists in adjusting controls to regulate volume of ink.
  • Assists in packing blanket cylinder with packing paper as needed.
  • Bends plates and locks them into place on the plate cylinder.
  • Corrects the imperfections with each job as it is running (incorrect folds, tick marks off, incorrect page numbering, scumming, color, etc…).
  • Starts press and runs off proof sheet confirming that page numbers are in proper sequence and color is on proper pages.
  • Examines proof to determine off-level areas, variation in ink volume, register slippage, indications of offsetting and color register.
  • Set up the count-o-vayer, and stacker.
  • Set up folders.
  • Adjusts press controls, inking fountains, automatic feeders, repacking cylinder with overlay to equalize off-level areas as required.
  • Registers multiple webs to each other during run.
  • Watch webs closely when inching and running.
  • Make sure folds are even and straight and tick marks are lined up throughout the run in all books.
  • Make sure webs are straight throughout all runs.
  • Make sure production line operation is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
  • Train and coach production line employees.
  • Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, breaks, overtime, back-up for absent employees.
  • Responsible to meet shift production goals.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English, and ability to write simple correspondence in English to other employees of the organization.
  • Responsible for quality control.  Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
  • Operate within standard operating procedures and Job Safety Analysis.
  • Communicate with other shift supervisors, Production Manager, and General Manager.
  • Ability to use/learn Monarch software for communication and clocking hours worked.
  • Must have Fork Lift Certification.
  • Ensure the work area is clean and safe.
  • Other duties assigned.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities.
  • Responsible for Second Pressman and two Press Helpers: assign duties for each shift, manage hours, and PTO according to Production Manager Specifications.

Required Skills

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English, and ability to write simple correspondence in English to other employees of the organization.
  • Responsible for quality control.  Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
  • Operate within standard operating procedures and Job Safety Analysis.
  • Communicate with other shift supervisors, Production Manager, and General Manager.
  • Ability to use/learn Monarch software for communication and clocking hours worked.
  • Must have Fork Lift Certification.
  • Ensure the work area is clean and safe.
  • Other duties assigned.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities.
  • Responsible for Second Pressman and two Press Helpers: assign duties for each shift, manage hours, and PTO according to Production Manager Specifications.
  • Be able to perform and be experienced at all Microsoft office suite software.
  • Physical Required:  Unspecified.
  • Drug Testing Required:  Yes.
  • Education Required:  High School Diploma/GED.
  • Special License/Certification Required:  Not required.
  • Experience Required:  24 Months.

Refer to Lead Pressman position when applying.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Wages based on your experience
  • Excellent benefits including – Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, disability, HSA.
  • Progressive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Opportunities to grow – We love to promote within and have excellent training available to prepare you on-the-job and for your future with us.
  • Make an impact – The job you do will be giving back to the communities where you work and live.

Apply today at page1printers.com/careers to find out more about this exciting opportunity at Page 1 Printers!


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)