Sheetfed Offset Press Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a day on our pressline

During your first 60–90 days, you’ll train on 1st shift alongside an experienced crew, learning our standards, equipment, and pace. After training, you can move into the shift that fits your life. We hire across all shifts and offer premiums for 2nd and 3rd.

Shifts

• 1st: 6:30am – 3:00pm (training 60–90 days)
• 2nd: 3:00pm – 11:30pm (shift premium)
• 3rd: 11:00pm – 6:30am (shift premium)

Compensation

Hourly, based on experience. See the detailed progression and pay ranges in the career path below.

What your work looks like

You begin by reviewing the job ticket and any special notes so the right ink, stock, and coatings are in place. Plates are mounted accurately and efficiently, then you assist with make-ready per our work instructions. As the run starts, you monitor ink and coating levels and keep a precise record of ink usage. You’ll keep the feeder stocked to avoid unnecessary stops, clear completed loads from delivery, and correctly tag and mark all printed loads—including clearly noting where samples were pulled and any scrap or nonconforming product. When the job wraps, you remove plates and dispose of them properly.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2–3 years of hands-on mechanical experience
• Reliable, consistent work history
• Clear communicator who collaborates well
• Comfort analyzing details and data
• Mindset for continuous process improvement

Benefits and rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off

Extras you’ll enjoy

• Bonus opportunities
• Quarterly employee appreciation events
• Annual holiday celebrations

About Wynalda Packaging

We’re a family-owned, growth-minded folding carton manufacturer serving leading global brands. Our pressroom is fast-paced and evolving—we continually invest in technology, refine our processes, and build the skills of our people. If you love learning advanced equipment in a collaborative shop, you’ll fit right in.

Your career path here 1) Feeder / Entry Operator

Timeline: 0–6 months | Compensation: $20/hour

Focus: Reliability and attendance; basic material handling; understanding how the pressline flows.

Skills: Loading/unloading sheets; fundamentals of ink handling; assisting the press crew; safety procedures.

Advance when you: Show consistency and coachability; display mechanical curiosity; anticipate the next steps on press.

2) Junior Press Assistant

Timeline: 6–18 months | Compensation: $21/hour

Focus: Learning press mechanics; supporting makereadies; understanding job setup.

Skills: Help with setups and changeovers; proper plate handling; guided ink adjustments; awareness of basic troubleshooting.

Advance when you: Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude; take on portions of setup; start thinking ahead rather than reacting.

3) Senior Press Assistant

Timeline: 12–30 months | Compensation: $22–$23/hour

Focus: Transitioning to operator-in-training.

Skills: Perform parts of makeready independently; run the press under supervision; execute quality checks and adjustments; familiarity with substrates such as SBS, CNK, and common board behavior.

Advance when you: Run jobs with limited oversight; hold quality; handle pressure without losing focus.

4) Lead Operator Level 1

Timeline: 2–3 years | Compensation: $24–$25/hour

Focus: Positive, engaged teammate with consistent attendance and active participation in training.

Skills: 2+ years of experience; confidently run a press; working knowledge of Wynalda Packaging practices and quality expectations.

Advance when you: Stay consistent and coachable; remain mechanically curious; anticipate next steps; deliver quality work repeatedly.

5) Lead Operator Level 2

Timeline: 3–5 years | Compensation: $25–$28/hour

Focus: Positive attitude, reliable attendance, and ongoing development.

Skills: 3–5 years of experience; run multiple presses expertly; make-ready efficiency that meets department targets; consistent quality; understanding of Wynalda systems, technology, and software; established grasp of WP best practices and printing industry standards.

Advance when you: Produce top-tier work; willingly run most or all machines (e.g., sheetfed, small and large format, cold foiler, etc.); plan ahead rather than react.

6) Lead Operator Level 3

Timeline: 5+ years | Compensation: $28+/hour

Focus: Model teammate—committed, reliable, and devoted to continuous improvement.

Skills: 5+ years’ experience; comfortably run most (if not all) equipment—sheetfed, small and large format, cold foiler, etc.; regularly lead the department in make-ready efficiency and run speeds; deliver top quality; deep understanding of inks, coatings, and substrates; proficient with WP systems, technology, and software; expert in printing best practices and industry standards; eager, effective trainer.

Preferred technical exposure

• Large-format graphics
• Machine setup for production runs
• Web offset printing
• Sheetfed offset printing
• Offset lithography
• Digital printing