About The Position

The Press Operator Assistant supports the setup and operation of printing presses according to printing specifications and customer requirements. The role assists with make-ready and cleanup activities during job changeovers, maintains equipment and workspace cleanliness, and supports quality assurance and documentation. The position requires working 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 into a computer.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities.
  • Self-motivated, able to stay focused, and able to follow instructions.
  • Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods.
  • Able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Assertive and solution-focused, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Print shop experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
  • Attain and maintain 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.
  • Move dies to and from the press.
  • Work with a press operator to view labels using a strobe light when required.
  • Comply with customer and MCC quality assurance specifications.
  • Complete quality assurance sheets and associated documentation when required.
  • Maintain machinery cleanliness and organize the workspace.
  • Work overtime when needed and assigned.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 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, and Christmas Day
  • Two floating holidays
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