Offset pressman lead

Lead Offset Pressman 

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm
Location: Sheboygan

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Offset Pressman to oversee press operations, support press crew members, and ensure high-quality production standards are met. This role is responsible for troubleshooting press issues, maintaining color and registration standards, coordinating workflow, and mentoring press assistants. The Lead Offset Pressman plays a critical role in maintaining efficiency, quality, and safety on the press floor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot press issues and assist feeder operators as needed

• Issue job stock, prepare loads, and assist with hanging plates

• Mix inks, maintain ink levels in fountains, and replace blankets

• Register press, achieve color standards, and correct press defects

• Monitor production for imperfections, damaged blankets, or scratches

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized press area

• Train and mentor Offset Assistants/Feeder Pressmen on press operations and quality standards

• Follow supervisor instructions while working independently with minimal supervision

• Maintain required production and quality standards per company Quality Control Program

• Verify Factory Tickets prior to production, including load tickets, sheet size, substrate, caliper, ink colors, and plate sequence

• Coordinate scheduling and workflow with the Print Department Supervisor

• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure consistent workflow

• Understand proper die positioning and interdepartmental processes

• Order inks and printing supplies from approved vendors

• Organize press crews and assist with floor scheduling procedures

• Operate Power Industrial Vehicles as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous offset press experience strongly preferred

• Ability to troubleshoot press-related issues and manage press crews

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Familiarity with printing supplies, inks, and press operations

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and write routine reports and communicate effectively with team members and management

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

• Strong reasoning skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and solve practical problems

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands for handling materials

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally

• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception