1st Sheetfed Press Operator

This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, and services accessible in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church. The 1st Press Operator operates an 8-unit, 4/4 sheetfed press to produce high-quality printed products in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This position is responsible for meeting safety, quality, production, and waste reduction objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with demanding production schedules and rotating shifts. The incumbent provides direction and instruction to press team members and performs a variety of press operation duties, including hanging plates, loading paper rolls, maintaining ink fountains, recording material usage, and maintaining a clean and organized pressroom and related equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Operate and maintain a Komori GL840 8-unit perfecting press (4/4 configuration) utilizing LED UV curing technology, rollstand, and sheeting equipment.

• Perform all makeready functions, including hanging plates, setting registration, adjusting color, maintaining ink and dampening systems, and preparing the press for production runs.

• Load and monitor paper rolls and manage rollstand operations, web tension, splices, and sheeter performance to ensure efficient production.

• Monitor press performance throughout production runs and make adjustments to maintain color consistency, registration accuracy, print quality, and production efficiency.

• Maintain press equipment, including ink fountains, LED UV curing systems, blankets, rollers, and related components.

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.

• Record production information, including material usage, waste, downtime, maintenance activities, and production data.

• Maintain a clean and organized pressroom and ensure equipment and work areas meet housekeeping standards.

• Lead and coordinate press crew activities to promote efficient workflow and adherence to operating procedures.

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, including company safety policies, OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe operating practices.

• Meet production, quality, waste, and efficiency goals while supporting a safe work environment.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety.

• Inspect printed materials throughout production runs to verify compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.

• Monitor color density, registration, curing performance, sheet quality, and overall print appearance using appropriate quality control methods.

• Utilize densitometers, spectrophotometers, and press color control systems as required.

• Collaborate with supervisors, prepress personnel, and quality teams to ensure products meet customer and company specifications.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Minimum 3–5 years of sheetfed offset printing experience, including experience as a 1st Press Operator or advanced 2nd Press Operator.

• Experience operating large-format Komori presses preferred.

• Experience with 8-color perfecting presses, LED UV printing technology, roll-fed systems, and sheeting equipment strongly preferred.

• GATF certification in Sheetfed Press Operations highly desirable.

• Strong English communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to lead a press team, provide direction, train employees, and communicate instructions effectively.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Ability to work rotating shifts.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to climb stairs while carrying oversized objects, bend, squat, and work in confined spaces for much of the shift.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs and adjustments on press, rollstand, sheeter, and related production equipment.

• Ability to work safely around inks, solvents, and other chemicals associated with the printing process.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and the ability to follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and safe work practices.

• Above-average proficiency in problem-solving, mathematics, verbal reasoning, mechanical comprehension, color vision and perception, visual inspection, manual dexterity, and eyesight.

• Knowledge of computerized press operating systems, production reporting software, and Microsoft Office applications.