Press Operator Assistant - 3rd Shift

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting • Provo, UT

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About The Position

The Press Assistant is responsible for setting up and supporting printing presses in accordance with printing specifications and customer requirements. The role supports press changeovers, equipment cleanup, quality assurance, and an organized work area. It requires working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and working overtime when needed and assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 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 into a computer.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a strong sense of urgency to complete assigned activities on time.
• Self-motivated, able to stay focused, and able to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as stated in the qualifications.
• Assertive and solution-focused.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, use hands to finger, feel, and touch, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear.
• Ability to walk frequently and occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, as stated in the physical demands.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and 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 executing 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 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, dental, vision, disability, and 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