Sheridan

Manufacturing Operator - Press 2nd Shift

Sheridan  •  Chelsea, MI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Manufacturing Operator- Press (We’ll Train You!)

2nd Shift (3PM – 11PM) | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands

At Sheridan, your work doesn't disappear into a spreadsheet—it becomes books, catalogs, magazines, and printed materials used by people across the country.

We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in print manufacturing. No print industry experience? No problem. We'll provide the training you need to succeed.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Operator, you'll help keep our printing operation running smoothly 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 Press 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:

  • 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 location HR Manager at 734-475-9145, at careers.sbi@sheridan.com.

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About Sheridan

Sheridan is one of the largest print and publishing service providers in the industry. We focus on segments of the printing industry that demand a high degree of specialized customer service for books, journals, magazines, catalogs, and commercial printing. Publishers look to Sheridan because we provide a wide range of supporting services and solutions that facilitate the development and delivery of their content be it trade, scholarly, or self-published content.

Sheridan is progressive in the use of technology to develop superior services and solutions and has a division committed to creating technology-based solutions to support our publishing communities. Products include: eBook conversion; eCommerce solutions for selling print and electronic content direct-to-consumer; and digital editions for online and mobile magazines, journals, and catalogs.

With a goal of superior customer satisfaction, we strive to deliver exceptional reliability, short cycle times, and the highest quality products and services possible. Sheridan is a division of CJK Group.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Brainerd, MN
Year Founded
Unknown
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