Standard Group

The Standard Group, a premier print management and marketing logistics company, is seeking an Offset Press Assistant to help grow our team in our Print and Technology Center in Lititz, PA. The primary purpose of the Press Assistant position is to assist the Press Operator in the smooth operation of his/her assigned press. This includes all phases of operation (make-ready, run, wash-up, and maintenance). This position could possibly be a rotating 1st and 2nd shift.

The Standard Group offers a salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and 401K. Background checks may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects all stock loads prior to placing in the press feeder, to determine if the loads are qualified to run. Notifies the Press Operator if any quality problems exist in the loads.
• Assists the Press Operator in blanket preparation and adjustment for optimum print quality.
• Mixes dampening solution to specified requirements and tests the conductivity. Makes adjustments when necessary.
• Loads ink in the fountain and assists the Press Operator in ink preparation.
• Ensures that everything needed for the next job is brought to the press (while the current job is running) and checks for complete and accurate information on the job ticket and related materials.
• Loads paper and operates and maintains the continuous feeder and delivery system throughout the press run to eliminate unscheduled down time.
• Washes the inking system.
• Cleans the dampening system.
• Cleans blankets, bearers and back cylinders.
• Performs general cleanup of the press and press area, returning tools and supplies to their appropriate storage area.
• Assists on presses and in other areas of the pressroom as needed and qualified.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The Press Assistant must understand the sequence of production operations in the press department. Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and converting fractions into decimals and vice-versa. Ability to solve ratios and proportions from job ticket, read and calculate weight measurements. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment. Good problem solving skills to be able to recognize, identify, analyze, generate alternatives, and communicate with others about problem situations.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The Press Assistant must be able to perform the following job related functions: Hear and speak effectively in order to communicate with regular and temporary employees; read both handwritten and typed notes; write and type documents and messages; evaluate own work; adapt to changes in customer's specifications and standard operating procedures; handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them; work under conditions caused by deadlines; bend, stretch, reach, and kneel to perform duties of the position; lift repetitively and move at least 50 pounds; and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must also be able to satisfy the Knowledge and Skills requirements and fulfill the responsibilities of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation (as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990).

The Standard Group is an employee-owned company(ESOP) that offers premier print management and marketing logistics company located in Lancaster County, PA. We simplify the art of communication for our customers by understanding their business and delivering the right message to the marketplace.

We partner with our customers to streamline and automate processes, facilitate ordering, improve quality, manage inventory and reduce obsolescence. And by leveraging innovative technologies, we execute multi-channel communication strategies to reach an audience, drive engagement, increase revenue, reduce cost and raise compliance.

Our award-winning works with digital and print communication, personalized messaging, online ordering, 1:1 marketing technologies, and marketing automation serve a unique and varied client base ranging from small non-profit organizations to large Fortune 500 companies.

We specialize in:
Commercial Print & Packaging
Medical Printing
Marketing Management and Automation
Personalized Communication & Variable Data
Promotional Products
Warehousing & Fulfillment
Direct Mail

In addition to offering both exceptional print services and newer cross-media technologies, we embrace modern lean manufacturing practices and are committed to environmental sustainability as evidenced by our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Our organization is a certified G7 Master Printer by IDEAlliance, an indication of our commitment to color fidelity, brand control, and the highest quality delivery of printed materials.

The Standard Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.