Pre-Press Helper

International Paper•New Castle, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Press Helper assists press operators during changeovers and prepares and stages materials, plates, cylinders, tools, and supplies for upcoming work. The role also supports press operations as a helper or backfill when needed, completes quality and administrative documentation, and performs cleaning and cleanup tasks around the machine and work area. Clamp and PIT certification are required; onsite training is provided.

Requirements

  • Have a safe and stable work history, good attendance record, positive attitude, and desire to produce quality work as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Ability to read a standard tape measure and understand job specification cards.
  • Follow safety rules and procedures, watch out for crew members’ safety, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and use personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, and Kevlar gloves.
  • Ability to add and subtract units of measurement, read and copy figures, and count and record figures.
  • Ability to read factory orders.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Willingness to work weekends and overtime as required.
  • Clamp and PIT certification; onsite training is provided.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Assist press operators during changeovers.
  • Read schedules and factory orders.
  • Accurately prepare upcoming plates per the Schule.
  • Stage cylinders, paper, tools, and supplies.
  • Clean, prepare, and stage plates/anilox for staging and storage.
  • Provide press-helper or backfill support when needed.
  • Complete quality and administrative documents accurately and follow directions.
  • Clean the machine and work area, including blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping, and picking up and shredding scrap.
  • Count and stack finished product.
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