Press Operator Assistant - 3rd Shift

MCC • Provo, UT

3d

About The Position

The Press Operator Assistant sets up and supports printing presses in accordance with printing specifications and customer requirements. The role assists with press changeovers, make-ready operations, cleanup, and quality assurance while maintaining machinery and an organized workspace. This position works the 3rd shift, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and may require overtime when needed and assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others verbally and in writing, and to work as a team player.
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements; must be able to pass a ruler test.
• Correctable vision to 20/20; must be able to pass an eye test.
• Ability to differentiate colors; must be able to pass a color test.
• Ability to input data on a computer.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions.
• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Assertive and solution-focused.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand; use hands to finger, feel, and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear; and walk frequently.
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Meet specific vision requirements for close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Print shop experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attain and maintain defined job objectives related to planning and execution of jobs and quick changes.
• Assist with external make-ready operations in preparation for changeovers between label jobs.
• Assist with external cleanup activities following changeovers.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strip plates from cylinders.
• Locate dies to and from the press.
• Work with the press operator to view labels with the assistance of a strobe light when required.
• Comply with customer and company quality assurance specifications.
• Complete quality assurance sheets and associated documentation when required.
• Maintain machinery cleanliness and workspace organization.
• Work overtime when needed and assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED