Assistant Production Operator- Press (We'll Train You!)
3rd shift (11pm-7am) | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities
Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands
At Sheridan Lebanon Junction, we're passionate about bringing books and publications to life through high-quality printing. If you're looking for a stable career, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow, we'd love to have you on our Press team!
What You'll Do
As a Press Operator 1, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality printed materials by:
- Setting up and operating single- and multi-color offset printing presses.
- Reading job instructions and preparing the press for each project.
- Installing printing plates, adjusting registration, and preparing the press for production.
- Making color and quality adjustments to ensure every job meets our standards.
- Monitoring equipment during production and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Performing routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to keep presses running smoothly.
- Working safely while collaborating with a supportive team.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a high school diploma or GED.
- Can read a tape measure and perform basic math, including working with fractions and decimals.
- Has mechanical aptitude and enjoys working with equipment.
- Pays close attention to detail and takes pride in producing quality work.
- Can read and follow job specifications and make equipment adjustments as needed.
- Works well with others and has a positive attitude.
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience with Offset printing operations.
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on role that includes:
- Standing for long periods
- Frequently using your hands to operate equipment
- Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying noise levels.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and safety footwear.
Why Join Sheridan?
We believe in investing in our employees and creating a workplace where people can build long-term careers. We offer:
- $500 New Hire Bonus for qualifying candidates through August 31, 2026.
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing company.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits after 30 days.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee discounts and wellness resources.
- Safety-focused workplace with PPE provided and safety shoe reimbursement.
- Paid, hands-on training and opportunities for career advancement.
- The chance to develop valuable manufacturing skills and build a rewarding long-term career.
If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and ready to build a career in the printing industry, 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 [email protected].
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Compensation: $18.64 plus a 10% shift premium
