Press Assistant

Federal Mfg • Hartland, WI

11d

About The Position

As a Press Assistant, you support the setup, operation, changeover, and maintenance of flexographic printing presses. Working alongside the Press Operator, you help keep production safe and efficient while minimizing waste and downtime and ensuring jobs are prepared for success. This position is part of a 24/7 flexographic printing operation with a set night schedule and no swing or rotating shifts.

The starting pay is $20.00 per hour plus an 8% shift premium, for $21.60 per hour, and the role includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The schedule is 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Wednesday through Friday and every other Saturday. Prior experience is not required; training is provided.

Requirements

• Work effectively in an active team environment.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Differentiate colors.
• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and read a ruler to 1/32 of an inch.

Responsibilities

• Support the Press Operator during press setup, operation, and changeovers to minimize waste and downtime.
• Stage ink, plates, cores, and materials for upcoming jobs.
• Retrieve ink from inventory and assist with cutting and preparing cores as needed.
• Clean the work area and empty waste bins to maintain an organized workspace.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and safety requirements.
• Assist with routine press maintenance and support efficient production workflows.
• Coordinate daily responsibilities with the Operator to keep production on schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support press and production operations.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical and dental programs.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off program.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed