Press Helper - 2nd Shift

Vericast•Jeffersonville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vericast is a financial institution (FI) performance partner, dedicated to helping banks and credit unions achieve growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement, and navigate change through the power of data, technology, and people. They leverage advanced analytics, data-driven insights, and integrated solutions to enable precise and scalable execution. This role is for a Press Helper to join their printing team in Jeffersonville, IN. The position offers 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 under the direction of a press operator, performing press operation duties during operator breaks, lunches, and PTO. Key responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness and operation of the press, coordinating with internal agencies for necessary materials such as ink, plates, paper, and tape, and ensuring the accuracy of all printed materials.

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.
Written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

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.
Wash 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.
Assist press operator in moving and maintaining registration color perfs punched and all other printing specifications.
Prepare roll-stock for printing, open rolls, and place rolls onto splicer.
Inspect roll for defects before placing roll onto splicer.
Assist 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.
Perform Autonomous Maintenance duties on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis and prepare press for operation.
Read and understand schedules, job tickets and multi-part specifications.
Retrieve ink and place into ink foundations.
Enter ink taken and ink returned into ink room computer.