Heatset 1st Pressman

Job Details:

Job Location:

Japs‑Olson Company, LLC - ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426, Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: Nights,

About the Company:

At Japs‑Olson (JO), we believe a career should be more than a job—it should be an opportunity to create a lasting impression. As a trusted leader in direct mail and commercial printing for over a century, JO is proud to be an employer of choice in the Twin Cities, empowering our team to solve problems creatively within a culture of collaboration and growth.

Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch your career, seeking meaningful work that aligns with your values, or a seasoned professional ready to share your expertise, JO is a place where your contributions can make a difference. We offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, all within a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to grow and succeed.

Join JO, where progress is celebrated, people are uplifted, and your ideas can make a difference every day.

We are seeking a 1st Pressman to join our night shift team, working from 6 PM to 6 AM for 3 to 4 days per week. In this role, you would be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining commercial web presses while ensuring top-quality output. This role oversees make-readies and production runs, and ensures jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.

• Lead all press setups, including mounting plates, adjusting registration, setting ink keys, and bringing jobs up to color.
• Make all final quality decisions on color, registration, density, and overall appearance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, print quality, or material issues during runs.
• Direct the 2nd Pressman and roll tenders in job tasks and workflow.
• Perform advanced press adjustments, calibrations, and routine maintenance.
• Maintain production pace while minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Complete required job tickets, quality checks, and production reports.
• Communicate with supervisors, scheduling, and quality on job progress and concerns.

• Proven experience as a lead operator on commercial web presses, with the ability to run jobs from setup through completion.
• Experience with Heidelberg and Goss Web Presses strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions on press operation, color quality, registration, and overall output.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience performing press adjustments, calibrations, and routine maintenance.
• Leadership skills to direct and train 2nd pressmen, roll tenders, and material sorters ensuring efficient teamwork and workflow.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly troubleshoot press or print quality issues.
• High attention to detail and commitment to meeting customer specifications and quality standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while minimizing spoilage and maximizing productivity.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with supervisors, scheduling, and quality teams.

• Affordable medical insurance plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Short and long-term disability

• Pay Range: $25 to $40 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus:
  Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $6,000, payable on the first payroll following 90, 180, and 365 days of employment.
• Status:
  Hourly
• Shift: Nights

JO is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for…