1st Pressman/Lead Operator

JAPS-OLSON COMPANY, LLC•Saint Louis Park, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Japs-Olson (JO), a trusted leader in direct mail and commercial printing for over a century, a career is seen as an opportunity to create a lasting impression. JO is an employer of choice in the Twin Cities, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth where employees are empowered to solve problems creatively. The company offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and a commitment to work-life balance. JO encourages progress, uplifts people, and values employee ideas. The company is seeking a 1st Pressman to join their night shift team, working 6 PM to 6 AM for 3 to 4 days per week. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining commercial web presses to ensure top-quality output. The 1st Pressman will oversee make-readies and production runs, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.

Requirements

Proven experience as a lead operator on commercial web presses, with the ability to run jobs from setup through completion.
Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions on press operation, color quality, registration, and overall output.
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience performing press adjustments, calibrations, and routine maintenance.
Leadership skills to direct and train 2nd pressmen, roll tenders, and material sorters ensuring efficient teamwork and workflow.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly troubleshoot press or print quality issues.
High attention to detail and commitment to meeting customer specifications and quality standards.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while minimizing spoilage and maximizing productivity.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with supervisors, scheduling, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Heidelberg and Goss Web Presses strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all press setups, including mounting plates, adjusting registration, setting ink keys, and bringing jobs up to color.
Make all final quality decisions on color, registration, density, and overall appearance.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, print quality, or material issues during runs.
Direct the 2nd Pressman and roll tenders in job tasks and workflow.
Perform advanced press adjustments, calibrations, and routine maintenance.
Maintain production pace while minimizing spoilage and waste.
Complete required job tickets, quality checks, and production reports.
Communicate with supervisors, scheduling, and quality on job progress and concerns.