Press Helper - 1st Shift

Vericast•Jeffersonville, IN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner, helping banks and credit unions drive growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. They leverage advanced analytics, data-driven insights, and an integrated solution set for better execution. The company has 150 years of financial services expertise. This specific role is for a Press Helper in Jeffersonville, IN, within a year-round, temperature-controlled, bright, and clean manufacturing printing team-based environment. The Press Helper is responsible for the daily operation of web presses as directed by the press operator, performing press operation duties during operator breaks, lunches, and PTO. Key responsibilities also include maintaining the cleanliness and operation of the press, coordinating with internal agencies for required materials (like ink, plate paper, tape), and ensuring the accuracy of printed material coming from the press.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate press without supervision
3+ years prior production machine operating experience
Must be able to identify colors and imperfections
Must display excellent work habits willingness to be a team player
Proven track record in waste reduction and profit improvement
Must have strong analytical skills independent thinking and written and verbal communications skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operation of web presses as directed by the press operator.
Perform press operation duties during operator breaks, lunches, and PTO.
Maintain cleanliness and operation of press.
Coordinate with internal agencies for required materials: I.E., ink plate paper tape etc.
Ensure accuracy of printed material coming from the press.
Assist in inspecting printed sheets to ensure correctness in all areas of color registration match to samples Stock # and all other specifications at minimum of every 15 minutes.
Washes blankets and plates.
Place printed sheets into boxes move 50 pound boxes onto pallet and stage stock for receiving into warehouse.
Assist in entering all machine codes, subcodes, material codes, quantities and time periods accurately for production records.
Assists press operator in moving and maintaining registration color perfs punched and all other printing specifications.
Prepares roll-stock for printing open rolls and place rolls onto splicer.
Inspect roll for defects before placing roll onto splicer.
Assists in performing job make ready (takes ink out of machine washes fountains & rollers etc).
Perform Perf Testing (as assigned) and enter data into perf database computer.
Performs Autonomous Maintenance duties on a daily weekly or monthly basis and prepares press for operation.
Reads and understands schedules, job tickets and multi-part specifications.
Retrieve ink and place into ink foundations.
Enter ink taken and ink returned into ink room computer.