Sheetfed Press Assistant

About the position

The Sheetfed Press Assistant will assist with the set up and operation of a printing press in coordination with the Press Operator and assists crew members on the press, ensuring each job is run according to customer specifications and meeting internal and external deadlines; maintains quality control and reduces waste or press downtime. Responsible for following departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Keeps feeder loaded with sheets of paper at all times.
• Airs, winds, or turns paper stock.
• Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job.
• Assists Lead Press Operator in the manual and machine tasks in the operation of an sheetfed printing press and other pressroom equipment.
• Assists in wash-up and cleaning procedures.
• Assists in the setup and make ready of the printing press and other equipment.
• Hangs plates, installs blankets and packing, fills ink fountains and mixes fountain solutions at correct pH and assists in the setup of coating or other in-line finishing equipment.
• Records the quantity of ink used on the printed job.
• Checks plates for visible imperfections and checks press sheets for marks and abrasions.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision.
• Has basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off