Digital Press Assistant

Smurfit Westrock•Lithia Springs, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a leader in sustainable packaging, creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions. The Press Assistant role in Chattanooga involves assisting a team of press operators to ensure quick and efficient make-readies for a multicolor flexographic printing press. This includes assisting with the setup, repair, operation, and maintenance of the press. The company emphasizes career development, internal promotions, and provides extensive safety and training programs. They are committed to safety, quality, and cleanliness of equipment and the work area, operating in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

Responsibilities

Sets up, adjusts, maintains, and operates a flexographic press in the absence of an operator.
Reviews job ticket and selects the proper type and quantity of material.
Assists in material changeovers. Ensure correct material is present and organized for production runs.
Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
Cleans and maintains press equipment (pans, pumps, anilox rolls, etc.) along with general common areas.
Removes and mounts plates when needed.
Replenishes inks and other raw material as needed.
Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
Moves loads of printed and unprinted stock when necessary.
Assists the press operator with preventative maintenance of the press.
Assists with other printing processes as needed and as directed by supervision.
Complies with established safety procedures and policies.
Follows established standard operating procedures.
Completes required documentation.
Assembles print cylinders and gears.
Performs and reviews line clearance.
Removes waste from the press area.
Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
Performs other job duties as assigned.