Large Format Offset Printing Press Assistant / Helper - Off-Shift

Admore•Macomb, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Admore®, Inc. is seeking a Printing Press Assistant/Helper for its Macomb, Michigan facility. This is a full-time, hourly union position. The company is the largest manufacturer of premium presentation folders and related items, offering a variety of printing and finishing services. The Assistant/Helper role supports the printing press operator in preparing, operating, and maintaining the printing press. This includes tasks such as installing plates, loading paper, mixing inks, and ensuring print quality. The position requires a reliable, dependable, punctual, and flexible individual willing to work an off-shift, midnight position with mandatory overtime. The facility is air-conditioned and offers a positive, productive, and fair work environment.

Requirements

Reliable, dependable, punctual, and flexible.
Willing to work an off-shift, midnight position.
Willing to work mandatory overtime as scheduled.
Ability to take direction from others for day-to-day tasks.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate hoisting equipment.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
Must pass a pre-employment 5-panel urine drug screen.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

No experience necessary, willing to train.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing, operating, and maintaining the printing press.
Install and adjust printing plates.
Load and feed paper into the press.
Mix inks and control ink flow.
Ensure the quality of the final printed piece.
Make adjustments to equipment, such as the feeder mechanism, based on paper size.
Perform other tasks associated with the make-ready and continuous operation of the printing press.
Maintain cleanliness in the pressroom.
Retrieve and prepare paper stock for press operators.
Retrieve material and products for in-house production needs.
Take direction from others for day-to-day tasks.
Work well in a team environment.

Benefits

Self-Funded Medical Health Plan with Dental and Vision benefits after 90 days.
Low out-of-pocket premiums and co-pays.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance.
Optional flexible spending account (Medical and Dependent Care).
Optional Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and more.
PTO available after 90 days (prorated for new hire based on start date).
Paid Holidays (9 recognized throughout the year).
401(k) with employer match.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program.
Union representation after 90 days.
Union Dues deducted from payroll on a weekly basis.
Employee Appreciation Program.
Company-wide seasonal events.