Assistant - Press - nights - rotating shift

About the role

Assist in the coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Change over the roll stand and load the roll.
• Check to ensure that the correct inks are available.
• Ensure that the colors are properly aligned according to the Press Operator’s instructions.
• Monitor ink viscosities and level.
• Request additional inks from in-house ink personnel.
• Check roll stock to verify correct specification, roll size, width, and caliper.
• If defective materials are found, provide roll label and internal label for traceability and identification.
• Assist the press operator when required.
• Assist Press Operator in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient changeover.
• Wash up printing units that require color change.
• Wash anilox rolls as they are removed from press.
• Assist in locating the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order.
• Verify coating requirements according to job instructions.
• Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements.
• Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed.
• Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket.
• Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels.
• Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum.
• Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy.
• When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample.
• At the end of the press run, perform Line Clearance as instructed by the Press Operator.
• Comply with departmental and job safety practices.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.

Schedule

Full-Time