Press Assistant
About the role
Operate state-of-the-art printing presses to deliver high-quality printing and finishing services for film, paper, and specialty materials.
Work alongside 160 employee-owners in a collaborative environment, monitoring production quality, troubleshooting equipment issues, and participating in comprehensive training programs.
Responsibilities
- Safely assist operator on assigned machine on a variety of tasks
- Narrow/wide web, water base/solvent inks, multiple substrates as applicable
- Monitor quality, production, and waste, adjusting to customer specifications/demands
- Absorb printing jobs of 1-10 color surface and reverse print as needed
- Absorb production issues; safety, quality, shortage of raw materials, inventory
- Set up for cylinders, plates, sleeves and anilox rolls
- Check inks and viscosity, open stock, cut cores for all assigned jobs
- Shaft new rolls of paper on each shift
- Splice new rolls to existing web and thread machine when necessary
- Maintain a clean, organized, “set in order” and “shine” environment in the work areas
- Clean hoses, drip pans decks and related equipment during changeovers
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools
Strong communication skills and positive attitude
Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
Qualifications
0-2 years of flexographic printing experience
Basic computer knowledge
Previous manufacturing experience
Skills
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools
Strong communication skills and positive attitude
Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment
Benefits
Starting Salary: Wages ranging from $21.00+, dependent on experience level
Total Rewards: Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
Holiday Pay
Paid vacation
Totally matched 401(k) with company match
Performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities across 18+ facilities
Pay
Starting Salary: Wages ranging from $21.00+, dependent on experience level
Schedule
Work only 15 days per month with our unique 2-2-3 schedule
Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
12-hour static shifts (Nights - 6:00pm – 6:00am) (Days - 6:00am - 6:00pm)