1st Sheetfed Press Operator

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

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 efficiently and cost-effectively. The role is responsible for meeting safety, quality, production, and waste-reduction objectives in a fast-paced environment with demanding production schedules and rotating shifts. The incumbent provides direction and instruction to press team members and performs press operations such as hanging plates, loading paper rolls, maintaining ink fountains, recording material usage, and keeping the pressroom and related equipment clean and organized. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of sheetfed offset printing experience, including experience as a 1st Press Operator or advanced 2nd Press Operator.
Strong English communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a press team, provide direction, train employees, and communicate instructions effectively.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs and adjustments on presses, rollstands, sheeters, and related production equipment.
Ability to work safely around inks, solvents, and other chemicals associated with printing.
Commitment to workplace safety and 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.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating large-format Komori presses.
Experience with 8-color perfecting presses, LED UV printing technology, roll-fed systems, and sheeting equipment.
GATF certification in Sheetfed Press Operations.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a Komori GL840 8-unit perfecting press in a 4/4 configuration using LED UV curing technology, a rollstand, and sheeting equipment.
Perform makeready tasks, 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.
Monitor press performance and adjust settings 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 material usage, waste, downtime, maintenance activities, production data, and other production information.
Maintain a clean and organized pressroom and ensure equipment and work areas meet housekeeping standards.
Lead and coordinate press crew activities to support efficient workflow and adherence to operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with 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 during 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.
Use 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.