Printing Press Assistant / Feeder Operator

About the role

Accurate Paper Box is seeking an experienced Printing Press Assistant / Feeder Operator to support our lead pressman on a Komori LS640 six-color sheet-fed offset press. This position assists with press setup and operation, feeder operation, wash-ups, material handling, job changeovers, and general printing department duties. The ideal candidate has prior sheet-fed offset printing experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead pressman with press setup, operation, and job changeovers.
• Set up and operate the press feeder to maintain consistent sheet feeding and production speed.
• Load, stage, and prepare paperboard for upcoming jobs.
• Monitor for doubles, misfeeds, jams, alignment issues, and other feeding problems.
• Perform blanket, roller, ink fountain, coating, and other required press wash-ups and cleaning.
• Assist with inks, coatings, plates, and other press-related materials.
• Remove, organize, and move printed loads as needed.
• Assist with basic press adjustments and troubleshooting under the direction of the pressman.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe press area.
• Assist with other printing department and general production duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous sheet-fed offset printing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as a press helper, second pressman, or feeder operator preferred.
• Experience with Komori or comparable sheet-fed offset presses such as Heidelberg, KBA/Rapida, Mitsubishi, or similar equipment preferred. Specific Komori LS640 experience is not required.
• Experience setting up or operating a sheet-fed press feeder preferred.
• Familiarity with press wash-ups, blankets, rollers, ink systems, plates, and basic press maintenance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize basic press or feeder problems.
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience preferred; training is available.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to maintain a steady production pace.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely handle and move paperboard and printed materials.
• Comfortable working around large production machinery, inks, coatings, cleaning solutions, and normal manufacturing noise.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance