Web Press Operator

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS FOR 2ND SHIFT 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM M-F. MUST HAVE HEATSET WEB PRESS EXPERIENCE.

Web Press Operator Job Description

Position Summary

The Heatset Web Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining heatset web offset printing presses to produce high-quality printed products safely and efficiently. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to print quality, and experience managing web presses, ink and water balance, registration, and press performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor heatset web offset presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Perform press make-readies, including loading paper rolls, mounting plates and blankets, setting ink and dampening systems, and adjusting registration.
• Maintain consistent print quality, including color, density, registration, fold, and overall appearance.
• Monitor and adjust press settings throughout production to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, web, print-quality, and production issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
• Work with ink, paper, plates, and finishing departments to ensure jobs meet customer specifications.
• Accurately complete production, quality, waste, and maintenance documentation.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and proper use of PPE.
• Train and assist press helpers or junior press operators as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pressroom.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating a heatset web offset printing press preferred.
• Experience with Goss, Heidelberg, Manroland, Komori, or similar web presses is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of web offset printing processes, including ink/water balance, color control, registration, and tension control.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and print-quality issues independently.
• Experience reading and following job tickets and production specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, or overtime as required.
• Ability to lift and move materials and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating high-speed heatset web presses.
• Knowledge of inline finishing equipment, such as folders, sheeters, slitters, or splicers.
• Experience with automated color control and closed-loop systems.
• Mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and basic press repairs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated temperatures, noise, ink, solvents, and other manufacturing conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.