What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lithographic Press Assistant, Multi-Color position at Oliver Packaging & Printing?
Join a legacy printer. Power a modern pressroom.
Oliver Inc. combines more than 250 years of expertise with multiple facilities, sustainable practices, and advanced technology to deliver fast, consistent, and agile printing and packaging. We thrive on passion, mutual respect, and creative solutions that elevate our customers’ brands.
Role snapshot
- Title: Lithographic Press Assistant (Second on crew)
- Schedule: 2nd Shift — Mon–Th, 2:30 PM–12:00 AM
- Focus: Support the Lead Pressman on a large, complex sheetfed offset press to ensure quality, uptime, and safety.
Key responsibilities
- Review job tickets and department instructions to confirm correct materials and adherence to specifications.
- Install/remove printing and coating blankets.
- Pack plate and blanket cylinders to required machine and paperboard specifications.
- Adjust double-sheet detectors, side guides, headstops, and gripper fingers.
- Track and refill offset spray powder as needed.
- Retrieve, hang, and remove printing plates.
- Perform additional pressroom tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year operating a multi-color offset, flexo, or gravure press, or experience as an assistant/Second Pressman on a multi-color offset crew.
- Ability to read and write, with basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), including fractions and decimals.
- Strong attention to detail; initiative; ability to conduct careful inspections and stay focused amid distractions.
- Accurate color vision.
- High school education.
Benefits and environment
- Competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package.
- A team-first culture centered on growth and continuous improvement.
- Clean, safe workspace with modern equipment.
Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.