Printing Press Assistant, 3rd shift

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting • York, PA

3d

About The Position

The Press Assistant supports the setup and operation of printing presses according to printing specifications and customer requirements. The role assists with press changeovers, make-ready and cleanup activities, equipment cleaning, and quality assurance. It requires working in and maintaining an organized press-area workspace, collaborating with the press operator and team, and 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 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 prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Assertive and solution-focused.

Nice To Haves

• Print shop experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
• Meet 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 cleanup activities following changeovers.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strip plates from cylinders.
• Locate 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 related documentation when required.
• Maintain machinery cleanliness and workspace organization.
• 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, Christmas Day, and two floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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