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# Lead Litho Press Operator at Social Influence LLC

- **Company:** Social Influence LLC
- **Location:** Garner, NC
- **Compensation:** $38–$43/hr
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/print-recruiting/74d5eae0-7c61-44a9-ada6-7c9d3228ef5a

## Job description

Shift: 2nd shift- 5:30pm-5:30am

Pay Range: $[38.00-](http://30.00-)$[43.00](http://40.00)

Equipment:

Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-6+L

Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-6+LX

Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 102-8P

Job Description

The Lead Litho Press Operator provides hands-on leadership for daily operations and maintenance in the Litho Press department. This role sets the pace for safety, quality, and throughput—coordinating crew assignments, ensuring efficient make-ready and color control, resolving press issues, and supporting continuous improvement.

This position partners closely with Scheduling, Prepress, Bindery, and Quality teams to meet customer specifications, delivery commitments, and plant performance goals.

## Responsibilities

- Lead start-of-shift huddles covering safety, priorities, quality focus, and crew assignments
- Coordinate crew assignments across Heidelberg presses based on workload and skillsets
- Troubleshoot press issues including registration, color, sheet handling, marking, scumming, streaking, and roller settings
- Manage shift handoffs and ensure accurate documentation in job travelers and press logs
- Oversee efficient make-ready processes including plate mounting, blanket/cylinder checks, ink/water balance, and changeovers
- Verify imposition, plates, substrates, and ink sets prior to production; escalate issues as needed
- Maintain color standards (density, ΔE, gray balance, G7 where applicable) and document results
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability including lot tracking, line clearance, and label control
- Enforce and support preventative maintenance (PMs) such as roller care, blankets, filters, and lubrication
- Confirm readiness of tooling and consumables (plates, blankets, fountain solution, press chemistry, etc.)
- Support root cause analysis for downtime, defects, and recurring issues
- Operate offset presses as needed
- Enforce all safety procedures including LOTO, machine guarding, and chemical handling
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned

## Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in offset lithography, preferably with Heidelberg sheetfed presses (e.g., Speedmaster) or similar
- Strong expertise in make-ready, color management, and troubleshooting multi-color presses (aqueous/UV coating experience is a plus)
- Solid understanding of substrates, ink/water balance, coatings, and pressroom chemistry
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets, proofs, color standards, and prepress documentation
- Proven leadership experience as a lead operator or senior pressman
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with press consoles and quality systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, and material handling
- Comfortable working in a production environment with noise, chemicals, and required PPE
- Willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

## About Social Influence LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A specialized national recruiting firm connecting talent with opportunities exclusively within the printing and packaging industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Naples, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Austin Abbott (President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting (focused on Print & Packaging)
- **Target customers**: B2B – printing and packaging companies seeking skilled professionals; also B2C – candidates (manufacturing, sales, management professionals)
- **Mission**: Helping clients achieve their growth objectives while taking the frustration out of hiring, and assisting individuals advance in their careers within the print and packaging sectors.

## Products & Services
- **Executive Search & Permanent Placement**: Direct-hire recruitment for sales, manufacturing, and management roles in commercial printing, labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated, and more.
- **Specialized Talent Sourcing**: Uses a mix of active and passive techniques, supported by a database of over 7,500 qualified industry professionals.
- **Recruitment Process Support**: Provides 24/7 support and extensive vetting of candidates with direct experience in printing and packaging machinery and processes.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not applicable (bootstrapped). Headcount of 5 (as of most recent data, -33.3% YoY), but actively hiring for multiple roles (Bindery Operator, Business Development Manager, Print & Packaging Recruiter, etc.).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 50 national partnerships with some of the top printing and packaging organizations in the US.
- **Growth Signals**: Active recruitment on platforms like LinkedIn and Lever; growing network (461 LinkedIn followers, +17.9% YoY); continue to advertise new job openings across the US.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Extreme Niche Focus**: Deep technical knowledge of printing and packaging processes, machinery, and industry terminology – a clear differentiator from general staffing firms.
- **Proprietary Database**: Over 7,500 pre-qualified, industry-specific professionals.
- **Long-Term Relationships**: Emphasis on matchmaking that builds lasting connections, not just placements.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand the network of national partnerships and continue to serve as the go-to staffing partner for both small and large printing/packaging organizations.
- Leverage AI tools (as noted in their hiring process) to enhance candidate screening while maintaining human-centered final decisions.
- Increase brand visibility through LinkedIn and their website to attract both clients and candidates.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Small, tight-knit team with a reputation for integrity, ethical practice, and personalized service. The leadership (Austin Abbott) is hands-on.
- **Work Environment**: Mix of on-site roles (e.g., Berne, IN; Liberty, MO) and remote positions (e.g., Business Development Manager for MI). Internal recruiters likely work remotely or from Naples, FL.
- **Growth Opportunity**: As a small but growing firm, employees have the chance to shape processes and take on diverse responsibilities.
- **Notable**: The hiring process may use AI tools for resume analysis and verification, but final decisions are made by humans – transparency is emphasized.

## Sources
1. [printrecruiting.com](https://www.printrecruiting.com/) – Company homepage and about page
2. [jobs.lever.co/print-recruiting](https://jobs.lever.co/print-recruiting) – Current job openings and AI hiring notice
3. [linkedin.com/company/social-influence-llc](https://linkedin.com/company/social-influence-llc) – LinkedIn company profile and workforce details

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