Press Operator

Location: Gardner, MA
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour + Shift Differential
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd & 3rd Shift Opportunities

Run the Press. Produce Quality. Build Your Skills.

Seaman Paper has been manufacturing in Massachusetts since 1946. Today, we're a growing global manufacturer of sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions.

We're looking for a Press Operator who takes pride in producing quality work, enjoys working with machinery, and wants to be part of a team that keeps production moving. If you have printing or manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate printing presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Perform efficient and safe press changeovers.
• Prepare inks, plates, anilox rolls, and other materials before each production run.
• Monitor print quality, including registration, color accuracy, ink viscosity, and print clarity.
• Make adjustments as needed to maintain quality and meet job specifications.
• Complete production records, quality checks, and required data entry.
• Perform routine press maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Work with supervisors and coworkers to resolve issues and keep production moving.
• Follow all safety requirements, including OSHA standards and proper PPE.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in printing, manufacturing, or production.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working around machinery.
• Ability to read and follow production orders, job specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately distinguish colors.
• Basic computer skills for production and quality data entry.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Two or more years of printing or print manufacturing experience is preferred.

Great Backgrounds for This Role

You may be a great fit if you've worked in:

• Printing or print production
• Flexographic or web press operations
• Paper or packaging converting
• Machine operation or manufacturing
• Plastics or film manufacturing
• Label or packaging production
• Other hands-on production environments

Experience with printing presses, mechanical troubleshooting, or preventive maintenance is a plus.

Why Join Seaman Paper?

• Competitive pay — $20.00–$25.00 per hour plus shift differential.
• Hands-on work — Work directly with industrial printing and converting equipment.
• Build your skills — Develop your press operation, mechanical, and manufacturing expertise.
• Stable company — Join a family-owned manufacturer that has been operating in Massachusetts since 1946.
• Work that matters — Help produce sustainable paper and packaging solutions used by customers around the world.
• Career growth — Build your skills and pursue opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization.
• Comprehensive benefits — Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Company-Funded HRA Contributions, Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Coverage.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs, and working around continuous machine noise. Employees must be able to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and safely work around operating machinery.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and a job-related physical examination. The physical examination will assess the candidate's ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

All pre-employment screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws and company policies.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seaman Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs.

Ready to Join Seaman Paper?

If you enjoy working with machinery, take pride in producing quality work, and want to build your skills in a growing manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Seaman Paper team.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time based on business needs.