Finishing Press Assistant

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting•Louisville, KY

23h

About The Position

The Press Assistant is responsible for setting up and supporting printing presses in accordance with printing specifications and customer requirements. The role assists with press changeovers, cleanup, equipment preparation, and quality assurance while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace. The position requires working with the press operator and team members to complete assigned activities on time, and overtime may be required when needed and assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate and interact well with others verbally and in writing, and to work as a team player.
Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements; must be able to pass a ruler test.
Correctable vision to 20/20; must be able to pass an eye test.
Ability to differentiate colors; must be able to pass a color test.
Ability to input data into a computer.
Ability to work in a team environment with a strong sense of urgency to complete assigned activities on time.
Self-motivation and ability to stay focused and follow instructions.
Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods.
Ability to stand, use hands to feel and touch, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear; frequent walking is required.
Ability to occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Assertive, solution-focused, and able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Print shop experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
Attain and maintain defined job objectives related to planning and executing jobs and quick changes.
Assist with external make-ready operations in preparation for changeovers between label jobs.
Assist with external cleanup activities following changeovers.
Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
Strip plates from cylinders.
Locate dies to and from the press.
Work with the press operator to view labels with assistance from a strobe light when required.
Comply with customer and MCC quality assurance specifications.
Complete quality assurance sheets and associated documentation when required.
Maintain machinery cleanliness and workspace organization.
Work overtime when needed and assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.