Press Helper

AB Corporate•Dixon, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for removing, flexing, jogging, stacking and/or packaging printed products or folded signatures from web printing presses, sheeters, folders, and placing them on pallets or skids for removal to other areas. This role involves adjusting delivery belt speeds to prevent jams, installing and removing press guards, and cleaning press components to ensure the printing press remains in working order. The Press Helper also monitors equipment for operational issues, discards scrap material, verifies cutoff accuracy, and inspects printed products for quality. Additionally, they must read and understand job instructions from tickets and run sheets, maintain a clean work area, and assist the Third Pressman to develop skills for potential promotion. Adherence to all ISO and Safety procedures is mandatory.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to lift 30 to 65 pounds.
Must be able to walk or stand for entire work shift (8 or 12 hours).
Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to push/pull up to 2200 pounds on hand lift truck.
Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
Position requires some mechanical aptitude.
Position may require some mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

Removing, flexing, jogging, stacking and/or packaging printed products or folded signatures from web printing press, sheeters, folders, and placing on pallets or skids for removal to other areas.
Adjusts proper speed on delivery belts at cutter to prevent jam up.
Remove and install plate and blanket guards as instructed by Pressman.
Cleaning press and press components to maintain web printing press in working order when press is down.
Monitors equipment for operational problems and discards scrap printed material.
Verifies that cutoff is in the proper location.
Inspects printed product for dry-ups and/or print quality.
Read and understand job instructions on the job ticket and run sheet.
Maintains work area to be free of paper scraps, dust and unacceptable printed products.
Assists Third Pressman in activities as assigned to develop working knowledge of the position for possible promotion.
All other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
Understand and follow all ISO and Safety procedures.