Sheetfed Press Assistant

Mittera Group Inc • Beaver Dam, WI

12d

About The Position

The Sheetfed Press Assistant assists with the setup and operation of a printing press in coordination with the Press Operator and supports other press crew members. The role helps ensure jobs are produced according to customer specifications, deadlines, and quality standards while reducing waste and press downtime. It also follows departmental procedures for processing customer jobs in a timely manner and maintaining specified quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Full comprehension of written work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to use basic math, including arithmetic and measurement, and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Organization and ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Near visual acuity.
• Ability to work around and operate departmental equipment.
• Ability to function professionally under stressful circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep the feeder loaded with sheets of paper.
• Air, wind, or turn paper stock.
• Read and understand the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before starting an assigned job.
• Assist the Lead Press Operator with manual and machine tasks involved in operating a sheetfed printing press and other pressroom equipment.
• Assist with wash-up and cleaning procedures.
• Assist with press and equipment setup and make-ready.
• Hang plates, install blankets and packing, fill ink fountains, mix fountain solutions to the correct pH, and assist with setting up coating or other in-line finishing equipment.
• Record the quantity of ink used on each printed job.
• Check plates for visible imperfections and press sheets for marks and abrasions.
• Follow applicable OSHA and EPA rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and company safety rules.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Maintain an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D policies.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Paid veteran time off.
• Legal insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans.

What This Job Offers

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