Offset Printing Press Technician

Laborup•Lewisburg, TN

13h•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring an experienced Offset Printing Press Technician to join our 2nd-shift team, operating large-format sheetfed offset ink printing presses. Working with the Lead Pressman, you’ll take ownership of the feeder operations and back-end mechanical performance of industry-leading equipment to produce commercial print and packaging products. You’ll keep the press running smoothly, handling everything from staging materials and installing plates to fine-tuning alignments and setting up rollers. Work on top-tier, large-format industrial presses (like KBA, Heidelberg, or Komori) in a climate-controlled, highly organized, and state-of-the-art production environment. This is a relationship-oriented business with long-tenured leadership, a low-chaos environment, and a deep commitment to quality.

Requirements

Proven experience operating, feeding, or assisting on large-format sheetfed offset printing presses.
Previous roles in a commercial printing, folding carton manufacturing, or large-scale packaging production environment.
Strong ability to calibrate equipment, adjust alignments, and independently troubleshoot mechanical issues on complex machinery.
Ability to take instruction, read technical job specifications, and communicate effectively to work as a unified team with the Pressman.

Nice To Haves

Experience on 57”+ large-format presses such as Koenig & Bauer (KBA), Heidelberg, Komori, Manroland, Mitsubishi, or Ryobi.
Experience performing deep mechanical diagnostics and advanced pressroom maintenance.

Responsibilities

Feeder & Back-End Operation: Take primary ownership of the back of the machine, ensuring continuous, precise paper loading and feeding for large-format printing jobs.
Press Setup & Make-Ready: Retrieve and install printing plates, packing sheets, blankets, inks, and assist the Pressman in setting up the rollers.
Mechanical Calibration: Continuously adjust machine parts, alignment, and feeder mechanisms to guarantee precise, flawless paper feed at high volumes.
Technical Troubleshooting: Act as secondary owner of the press's overall mechanical health by diagnosing and resolving mechanical and feeding issues on the fly, as well as performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Lockstep Collaboration: Communicate seamlessly and constantly with the Lead Pressman to execute jobs efficiently and safely.
Quality Control: Maintain a high standard of quality, assist in monitoring print runs, and safely manage the removal and recycling of discarded plates.