Second Pressman Feeder

Oliver•Fitchburg, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced 2nd Pressman Feeder to join their pressroom team. This role involves working alongside skilled Lead Pressmen to produce high-quality printed packaging products. The ideal candidate will have experience with offset, flexographic, or gravure printing and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a 2nd Pressman Feeder, you will be instrumental in press setup, production, quality control, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities for career growth within the company. Oliver Inc. is a growing company with over 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and a commitment to state-of-the-art technology and sustainability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong color vision and accurate color discrimination.
Comfortable performing basic math, including fractions and decimals.
Minimum of one year of experience operating a multi-color offset, flexographic, or gravure printing press, or working as a 2nd Pressman Feeder or Assistant Pressman on a multi-color offset press crew.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred.
Experience with 4-color process printing preferred.
Mitsubishi press experience is a plus.
Experience with blanket changes, cylinder packing, press wash-up, and fountain systems preferred.
Experience with paperboard, UV inks, in-line coating, and scanning or handheld densitometry is highly desirable.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to inspect product quality throughout production.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, grow, and advance within the organization.

Responsibilities

Review job orders, department instructions, proofs, save sheets, and production specifications before each job.
Assist with press setup by installing and removing printing plates, blankets, and coating blankets.
Pack plate and blanket cylinders according to machine and paperboard specifications.
Set and adjust side guides, head stops, gripper fingers, and double-sheet detectors.
Monitor fountain solution conductivity and maintain proper fountain tank levels.
Monitor and replenish offset powder, inks, coatings, and fountain solutions throughout production.
Retrieve, install, and return inks and printing plates as required.
Wash ink units, blankets, cylinders, and fountain tanks between jobs.
Operate and set up scanning densitometers to verify print quality.
Assist the Lead Pressman in evaluating product quality and identifying non-conforming materials.
Help perform preventative maintenance, roller changes, and minor equipment repairs.
Remove finished product from the press and transport it to designated staging areas.
Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures.
Assist in training Press Apprentices.
Provide coverage for the Lead Pressman during breaks when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.