Press Machine Assistant (55189)

MILL ROCK PACKAGING•St. Paul, MN

28d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Press Operator Level 1 who considers themselves problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As Press Op1 in the Press Department, you will be responsible for supporting our Operations Teams by producing a printed product in a timely manner and meeting the quality standards of the customer.

Requirements

Possess a positive, “can do” attitude to learn the job and work in a team environment.
Possess an ability to work together as a Press Team and embrace how your job impacts the whole team. You are the person “behind the scenes” making it happen.
Can accept feedback and use it to grow in your position.
Must have basic computer skills or the ability to learn basic skills, including the ability to type on a keyboard, use a mouse, enter passwords, open and close programs, and start and shut-down a computer.
Excellent endurance to stand and move about the work area all day.
GED or High School Equivalent
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or job requiring physical work

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a printing or packing company.
Demonstrated work experience where you had to be mechanically inclined to learn and troubleshoot machines.

Responsibilities

Ensure that paper stock is correct according to the job ticket and Raw Stock Load Tag; that stock caliper is micrometer checked; and that Raw Stock Load Tag is placed in the job ticket.
Ensure that plates are pulled from holding area and available for next job.
Ensure that inks and/or coatings are pulled from storage racks and verified as correct to the ink card.
Set up feeder properly, as well as double sheet detector, side guide register and the loading of materials.
Hang plates and change blankets, as assigned by press operator.
Rule out press sheet and perform die vinyl checks, as required.
Dispose of make-ready material properly and separate recyclable material, per instructions.
Assist in maintenance requirements of presses, as scheduled.