One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042
Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Customer Service Representatives to join our growing production team.
Second Pressman Web
The Second Pressman assists the Lead Pressman with the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-speed web offset printing presses. This position plays a critical role in maintaining press efficiency by preparing materials, monitoring print quality, assisting with make-readies, and helping ensure production
schedules and customer expectations are consistently met.
- Assist the Lead Pressman with press setup, make-readies, and production changeovers.
- Install printing plates, blankets, and rollers while preparing the press for production.
- Maintain proper ink and fountain solution levels and make adjustments as directed.
- Monitor registration, ink density, web tension, and print quality throughout production.
- Load paper rolls and coordinate with the Roll Tender to ensure continuous production.
- Inspect printed material for color accuracy, registration, and overall quality.
- Help minimize waste and downtime by identifying and correcting production issues quickly.
- Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, roller maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Maintain accurate production records and assist with quality documentation.
- Follow all OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, hazardous waste handling requirements, and company safety policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pressroom.
- 2–5 years of experience operating or assisting on commercial web offset printing presses preferred.
- Working knowledge of web offset printing processes and press operations.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot minor press issues.
- Understanding of color quality, registration, and print inspection techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production specifications.
- Dependable attendance and flexibility to work overtime when production demands require.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements:
Walking 50% | Standing 50%. Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 50 lbs. and more.
The Details:
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 1st shift 8:00am- 4:00pm, 2nd shift 4:00pm-12:00 am (12 % differential), 3rd shift 12:00am-8:00am (15%differntial)
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.
Great Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.
Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years experience operating or assisting on commercial web offset printing presses
- Working knowledge of web offset printing processes and press operations
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot minor press issues
- Understanding of color quality, registration, and print inspection techniques
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production specifications
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable attendance and flexibility to work overtime and shift differentials
- Commitment to workplace safety; knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste handling
- Able to walk 50% of shift, stand 50% of shift, and lift/push/pull/carry 50 lbs or more
What We Do
Allied is a full-service commercial and financial printer. In our 66th year of operation, we are a print-media solutions provider. Our state of the art single-point-of-manufacturing facility is located in Manchester, CT. We have robust sheetfed, web, and digital press capabilities. Our bindery/finishing area is the largest in all of New England. Our mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-On-Demand, and variable data capabilities give us a unique value-proposition and make us an excellent resource for our customers. The Allied Advantage is the special combination of the enormous capacity and versatility of a large printing company, paired with the friendly customer service and short chain of command of a smaller print facility. We are adaptable to our clients needs and responsive to the changes in our dynamic graphic arts industry. We are structured for seamless communication, optimized workflow, flexible scheduling, fast turnarounds, and accountability. We build relationships with all of our customers and have earned their trust many times over by adding value for their complete marketing needs. Our versatility has given us a competitive advantage by serving as a one-stop-shop for our customers, with consistent high quality standards throughout all departments. We have been a cutting edge technological leader for over 6 decades, with constant reinvestment in our people, facilities, and equipment. Become part of the Allied family and grow with us for generations to come. Connect with Allied Printing Services on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliedprinting/ Follow Allied Printing Services on Twitter: @AlliedPrinting
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