Job Title: 2nd Shift Press Assistant

2nd Shift: 4pm-12:30am 

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Job Summary: 

The press assistant must assist the press operator in all functions in the press department. 

The press assistant is responsible for assisting the operator in the set up and operation of the printing 

press to produce printed products meeting customer specifications. Assist in monitoring of solvent & inks 

by proper viscosity. Insertion of shaft through cores and secure roll-on press to the feed position. General 

housekeeping of printing presses and their surroundings. To assist in the goals in productivity, quality, 

safety, low waste, and teamwork.

Education:                  

High School diploma or equivalent 

Experience:            

Entry level position: Job training provided

Requirements:          

• Can follow instructions and is attentive to details.
• Must obey all personnel, product, and food safety regulations.
• Must obey all company policies and procedures.
• Must adhere to all quality processes, including documentation and verification as they apply to the performance of your tasks.
• Must be a team player, reliable with strong work ethic. 
• Trained in proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Able to lift between 50 to 75 lbs. minimum.
• Must be able to walk, squat, crouch, turn, twist, stretch, climb steps, grab, pull, push, and bend throughout a 12-hour shift.

Duties:                         

• Hearing and visual acuity for machine set up.
• Pushing buttons, turning handles, moving controls or levers to start printing machine or manually controlling equipment (regards to speed, temperature, ink flow, and position/pressure tolerances of press)
• Loading, positioning, and adjusting unprinted films on unwind and rewind shafts.
• Reviewing work orders to determine ink, film, and any special notes for the specific job.
• Dismantling and reassembling printing units or parts to clean, repair, maintain or adjust the machine.
• Cleaning and lubricating printing machine and components, using solvents, oils, brushes and/or rags.
• Inspecting and examining printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specification and external defects
• Monitoring and controlling operation of auxiliary equipment, such as viscometers.
• Strictly adhering to personal and product safety rules and regulations.
• Taking personal responsibility and initiative in plant cleanliness, ensuring the facility is maintained in supreme condition to produce quality products.      
• Perform cleaning tasks as outlined in the cleaning logs (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
• Trained in the handling of hazardous materials.
• Trained in spill control and clean up.
  • This job position is a “safety sensitive position.”
  • This position may include tasks or duties including, but not limited to the following:
    1. Operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools
    2. Repairing, maintaining, or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery, or manufacturing process. The malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.