Press Assistant

About the role

As a Press Assistant, you play a key role in supporting the setup, operation, changeover, and maintenance of flexographic printing presses. You'll work side-by-side with the Press Operator to keep production running safely, efficiently, and with minimal waste—helping ensure every job is set up for success.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, operation, changeover, and maintenance of flexographic printing presses.
• Work side-by-side with the Press Operator to keep production running safely, efficiently, and with minimal waste—helping ensure every job is set up for success.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs by staging ink, plates, cores, and materials.
• Retrieve ink from inventory and assist with cutting and preparing cores as needed.
• Perform general cleaning and empty waste bins to maintain an organized work area.
• Absorb and follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and safety requirements.
• Aid in routine press maintenance and support efficient production workflows.
• Cook up daily responsibilities with the Operator to keep production running on schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support press and production operations.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Differentiate colors.
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and read a ruler to 1/32 of an inch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

• Flexographic printing knowledge.
• Basic understanding of GMP and safety protocols.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $17+ per hour.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Stable, set schedules.
• No swing or rotating shifts.
• Comprehensive medical/dental programs.
• Lifetime vesting of company stock options.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• No waiting period for benefits.

Pay

• $17+ per hour starting pay.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
• No swing or rotating shifts.

Company Information

CL&D Graphics offers roll-fed film and pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, pouches, lidding, and preprinted thermoform solutions to consumer packaged goods companies across North America. They provide complex, high-quality graphics for most unsupported film applications in the marketplace, along with research and development expertise in new product design as well as on-site technical support for packaging solutions to ensure consistent, attention-grabbing products in the marketplace. Additionally, CL&D Digital produces short run, production quality prototypes and promotional samples to help bring products to market quickly with no minimum orders and rapid delivery for companies of all sizes.

Company Profile

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.