Komori 1 Press Assistant

The Freeport Press

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Freeport Press Team!
A nationally recognized leader in the print production of high-quality niche publications and catalogs, Freeport Press has been in continuous operation since 1880. Centrally located at our facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the most efficient printers in North America by investing in state-of-the-art technology, employee development, and strategic process controls.

Three core values drive our success:
· Focus on Relationships – We listen actively, communicate openly, and honor our commitments to each other and to our customers.
· Be All In – We stand behind our vision and each other, adapting to challenges and working with integrity to exceed expectations every time.
· Learn Continually – We never stop improving, whether adopting new technology or refining our processes, we stay open to new ideas and feedback.

We’re looking for a Press Assistant who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering a great experience to our clients and internal teams. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, embrace our core values, and help us uphold a legacy dating back to 1880, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and help us keep the Freeport Press legacy going strong!

Requirements

• Able to work any shift to meet customer demands.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Great attendance.
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude and intermediate math skills.
• Able to use hand tools to setup and adjust equipment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experienced in using rulers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Physically capable of lifting to 60# occasionally.
• Knowledge of how to read machine blueprints and parts lists.
• Physically capable of bending, kneeling, standing/walking on cement floors for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Must inspect product quality during the press run for (squareness of fold, page numbers, lap, marking of product from press or stacker, and overall print quality)
• Must know how to setup and operate local and remote piece weight scales.
• Need to be able to operate a log stacker and a compensating stacker that builds neat logs and skids to ensure good running ability in the bindery.
• Must inspect product quality during the press run for (squareness of fold, page numbers, lap, marking of product from press or stacker, and overall print quality)
• Knowledge of general maintenance and proper cleaning of strappers and log stackers.
• Needs to be able to give good accurate product count at end of each press run.
• Must place skid tag on each finished skid and place skid in proper location.
• After each run is completed, the off-bearer will setup his stacker equipment to the proper specifications for the next job and assist the press crew with setup and make-ready of press.
• General cleaning -- make sure press area is always kept clean -- floor swept, trash cans and boxes empty, press wiped down.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED