Lithographic Press Operator — Folding Carton

Purpose

Help us deliver high-quality paperboard packaging by running a Heidelberg lithographic (offset) press to exacting standards. Your work turns detailed layouts and specifications into precise, production-ready results while upholding Snyder’s commitment to safety and quality.

Your impact

• Translate job layouts and project specs into a clean, efficient press setup
• Own the make-ready: mount plates, set ink/water balance, and optimize settings
• Monitor each load run with pre-determined pulls and adjust to maintain color, registration, and consistency
• Document operating and maintenance activities; request service when needed
• Keep the press clean and production-ready
• Partner with your supervisor and plant manager on additional assignments
• Model safe work practices and quality-first habits

Primary time focus

• 80% : Make-ready and run the Heidelberg offset press to Snyder Pkg. quality standards
• 10% : Plate hanging/positioning and ink/water level setup; associated press operations
• 5% : Computer-based data entry and form completion
• 5% : Preventive maintenance and cleaning

Skills and experience

• Experience operating offset printing equipment with dependable color vision
• Basic shop mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Intermediate English communication skills
• Basic computer literacy for data entry, typing, and printing
• Measurement competence, including accurate ruler reading

Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude and diagnostic ability
• Detail orientation with the ability to spot defects quickly
• Working knowledge of printing, die cutting, and gluing processes

Physical demands

• Manual machine loading with lifting; occasional climbing during operation
• Both repetitive and intermittent tasks; active, varied work that requires strength
• Operate semi-automatic equipment; strong eyesight needed

Work environment

Warehouse setting within a paperboard packaging operation; frequent reaching, bending, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Proficiency

• Shop Math Skills