Offset Pressman Assistant (A3) - 2nd shift 2pm-10pm Mon-Fri

Hourly base is $45,760 a year.

Overtime available.

SUMMARY
This position is the entry level position for an individual with minimal knowledge of the Printing Process. The A3 Offset
Pressman Assistant has been deemed a Skilled Progressive Job and will receive ongoing progressive training into the A4
Offset Pressman 2nd position. The associate will be learning how to Setup/Make-ready, Troubleshoot, Maintain and Assist
the Operation of the Offset Printing presses to specifications written on the Factory Ticket through a monitored and
reviewed training process. The A3 Offset Pressman Assistant may be called upon to utilize their progressive skillset,
during call-in events and vacation coverage for the A4 Offset Pressman 2nd. The Department Supervisor and/or Plant
Manager will assess manufacturing needs to ensure the associate's current skillset is at the appropriate level to safely/
effectively operate the asset and produce good material.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Listed below is a summary of duties, but not a list of all duties.
1. Maintain feeder end of press (maintenance / cleaning).
2. All lubrication procedures for the press.
3. Housekeeping for the feeder and press area.
4. Knowledge of setting up feeder for production runs.
5. Employee will be trained on PIV in order to move loads.
6. Ability to use aerator to prepare loads.
7. Ability to fill out required paperwork to return board to flat stock.
8. Blanket washer cleaning, maintenance and replacing roller cloths.
9. Delivery cleaning procedures.
10. Ability to assist in removing and replacing coating under blanket.
11. Ability to assist in setting ink and water rollers (includes removal and replacement of rollers).
12. Ability to assist in blanket replacement (includes proper packing and ability to check with a gauge).
13. Ability to assist in removal and replacement of the anilox rollers.
14. Other duties apply as requested by Lead #1 & Lead #2.
15. Is responsible, along with the lead pressman, for jobs that come off the press for color, defects, and problems (not
when just feeding).
16. Works with the head pressman to learn the operational procedures of the offset printing presses. It is an important
factor in this position to communicate with other crew members of the press. In order to learn the different
operations of the press, it is important to be able to ask questions about the operation of the machine while
performing the duties assigned to the employee. Assisting the head pressman in their duties by learning,
observing, and performing in time of need is very important.
Some of the learning duties of the A4 Offset Assistant are as follows:
1. Knowledge of ink and water balance and control (trouble shooting).
2. Bend and prepare plates for next run.
3. Registration of plates.
4. Knowledge of all maintenance procedures on maintenance chart (ability to do all procedures).
5. Ability to set all ink and water rollers.
6. Ability to pull correct ink and coating per Company program (knowledge of different inks and coatings).
7. Ability to remove and replace anilox roller and set to specs.
8. Ability to remove and replace chamber and blades and set to specs.
9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Career Opportunities/Benefits

As a growing, successful firm in the broader paperboard packaging industry, SPBCo offers numerous opportunities for the right candidate, to include new employee training schedules, skilled-trade positions within the folding carton industry and an active coaching and development culture.  We also offer a full benefits package which include health/dental/life insurance, short/long term disability, 10 paid holidays, a progressive paid vacation schedule, personal time off (PTO), employee assistance program (EAP), 401(k) plan with a company match and Profit-Sharing plan.

Salary : $45,760