To assist the Press Operator in any way needed to maximize speed and production
Responsible for setting up the feeder end of the press
Check roll size and roll basis weight at press.
Make roll press ready.
Have cylinders made-ready and ink at the press prior to changeover.
Keep the press unwind loaded with paper.
Maintain high degree of housekeeping in and around assigned area and work safely at position.
Cut down make readies and scrap before the end of the shift.
Dispose of outer wrap and scrap in proper place; empty trash; sweep floors; return ink to ink room.
Clean printing plates before returning them to the mounting room.
Assist other press crew members with press changeovers, and other tasks.
Assist mounter in mounting room.
Once qualified, assist in the instruction and training of new press helpers.

High School diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience, strongly preferred.
Minimum of 1 year working within printing, preferred.
Ability to work a 12-hour shift;
Ability to fulfill overtime requirements as necessary to ensure production requirements are met as well as shut-down and start-up requirements before and after the completion of the shift.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes lifting to 50 lbs; Lifting 85 lbs. to an elevation of 6 ft. (2-person job)

Press Helper

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