Lead Print Production Technician (2nd shift)

Lead Print Production Technician- Press (We’ll Train You!)

2nd shift (3pm-11PM) | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

Bring Print to Life with Precision

At Sheridan Lebanon Junction we're passionate about producing high-quality books and publications that people can hold, read, and enjoy.

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy working with equipment, and take pride in producing quality work, we'd love to meet you. Previous offset press experience is a plus, but we're willing to train someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn. We’d love to have you join our Press team as a Lead Print Production Technician (Press Operator 3).

What You'll Do

As a Lead Print Production Operator, you'll operate and maintain multi-color offset printing presses while ensuring every job meets the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and maintaining two-color, four-color, and multi-color offset presses.
• Producing work involving large solids, screen tints, line work, and halftones requiring critical color accuracy and registration.
• Reviewing job specifications to ensure proper processing, press setup, and production sequence.
• Performing complete make-ready procedures, including hanging plates and installing cylinders.
• Adjusting press tension, register, and other press settings to achieve quality standards.
• Inspecting printing plates and cylinders for defects before and during production.
• Making color corrections and press adjustments prior to and throughout production runs.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing routine maintenance on press equipment, including minor repairs and replacing worn components.
• Maintaining accurate production records and communicating production issues with supervisors.
• Supporting special projects and performing other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Can read a tape measure accurately.
• Performs basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Can read and interpret job specifications to determine proper press setup and materials.
• Has strong knowledge of offset press equipment, production processes, and quality standards.
• Can perform complex mechanical adjustments, press setup, routine maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
• Understands press capabilities and selects appropriate settings and materials for each production run.
• Can accurately use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.
• Can read and understand safety procedures, equipment instructions, and mechanical drawings.
• Communicates effectively in writing with proper grammar, spelling, and organization.
• Solves practical production problems involving multiple variables.
• Can interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Works well with others and contributes to a positive team environment.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Four years of vocational training or related experience in offset printing operations.
• Extensive experience operating multi-color offset printing presses.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving press setup, registration, and color correction.
• Experience performing press maintenance and mechanical adjustments.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active manufacturing role that includes:

• Occasionally lifting and carrying 20–50 pounds.
• Frequently lifting and carrying 10–20 pounds.
• Frequent standing, reaching, overhead reaching, handling, and fine finger movements.
• Occasional walking, stooping, crouching, and other physical movement.
• Frequent use of near vision, distance vision, depth perception, and color vision for quality control.
• Frequent operation of equipment requiring precise hand and finger coordination.
• Working in a very loud manufacturing environment.
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions and moving mechanical equipment.
• Constant use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Join Sheridan?

We invest in our employees and create opportunities to build long-term careers. We offer:

• Stable, full-time employment with a growing company.
• A safe, values-based workplace built on integrity and respect.
• Paid, hands-on training through Sheridan Academy.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• First Stop Health telemedicine services at little to no cost.
• A free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for wellness and mental health support.
• An employee referral program.
• Opportunities to continue growing your printing and manufacturing career.

If you're an experienced press operator who takes pride in quality, enjoys working with advanced printing equipment, and is ready to grow your career with an industry leader, we'd love to meet you!

Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Team at sljhrteam@sheridan.com.