50 Printpack Press Assistant Jobs Hiring Near You

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform multiple processes including a combination of Plate Making, Plate Mounting and Ink Toning

• Mount, repair and adjust digital photopolymer printing plates and continuous print sleeves, including quality screening and defect inspection

• Manage ink formulation, blending, and color matching to digital standards, including handling of primers and adhesives

• Maintain accurate inventory systems for both plates and inks, ensuring proper storage and organization

• Perform troubleshooting of print issues related to plates, sleeves, and inks to maintain quality standards

• Operate and maintain equipment including all prepress machinery

• Process and handle Hazardous materials according to safety protocols

• Read and interpret production schedules and job specifications to ensure timely completion of tasks

• *Complete required documentation and computer-based reports for quality control and tracking

• *Monitor and maintain quality control throughout the prepress process, including color accuracy and plate integrity

• *Clean, strip, and process plate components following established procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Stable Work history

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

• Strong attention to detail

• Proficiency in basic mathematics

• Computer literacy for reports, emails, and calculations

• Ability to use deductive reasoning fordecision-making

• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications

• Fork truck operation certification (or ability to obtain)

• Possess Fine discrimination color vision (must pass Farnsworth-Munsell 100 HueColor Vision Test)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must pass pre-employmentassessment

• Drug screening required

• Background check required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of printing processes and materials

• Familiarity with safety protocols and hazardous material handling

• Precision measuring and geometric measurement

• Equipment operation and maintenance

• Problem-solving andtroubleshooting

• Time management and organization

• Color discrimination and matching

• Must pass Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color Vision Test

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately use 1/32" tape measure

• Ability to read and apply information found in a design spec and job jacket

• Mechanical Inclination

Physical Demands: The associate will primarily work in an manufacturing environment with exposure may include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to climb, kneel, bend, stoop, reach and squat

• Use of ladders and other equipment

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification

• Capability to handle drums weighing up to 500 lbs using appropriate equipment

• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)

Work Conditions: The majority of tasks will be performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to:

• Noise levels above 85 dB

• Operation of complexmachinery

• Solvents, fumes and inks

• Variable Temperatures

• Must be able to work flexible shifts

• May require nights, weekends, andholidays.

• An additional $2.50/hr premium for hours worked on NIGHT Shift only (qualifying hours vary bylocation).

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