Press Assistant Operator

Job Description

A Press Assistant will assist the Press Operator in the set up and operation of the Press machine to produce quality production in a safe and timely manner for lamination and finishing departments.

• Job Dimensions
• Support Operations in the Press Department.
• Assist with plate prepping and cylinder sleeving.
• Housekeeping in press, prepress, and ink waste areas.
• Accurately measuring and recording anilox volumes after cleaning.
• Drain and clean ink pots and press components.
• Principal Accountabilities
• Able to understand and make accurate measurements.
• Understands and completes all paperwork related to operations.
• Labels and palletizes finished rolls.
• Acquire and stock all necessary operating supplies and materials for the press equipment.
• Assist the Press Operator with set ups, paperwork, and operation of equipment.
• Will train under Press Operator. Efficient operation of Press equipment, safety, quality and
• Identify quality defects.
• Apply knowledge of Work Order specifications.
• Assists with the take down and set up of jobs.
• Cleans plates and cylinders, washes up decks, and sumps, cleaning of anilox rollers.
• Refills and maintains ink supply and testing ink viscosity.
• Responsible for all press material at machine; film, inks, and plates
• Completes tasks and helps produce quality product in a timely manner.
• Prepare anilox rollers for cleaning, loading anilox into the cleaning unit, operate the cleaning equipment, removal of anilox rollers, and completing inspection reports.
• Staging press components. Assembling carts with the required parts for upcoming jobs on
• Cleaning ink kits and various parts form the plant.
• Reassembly of the equipment for the press department. Staging of equipment on racks press side for upcoming jobs.
• Breakdown press equipment for wash tank. Disassemble components from the press to be put into the wash up tank for cleaning.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor.
• Major challenges & complexities
• Visually inspects food contact paths during preventative maintenance to ensure no visible contamination is evident. Contact supervisor if contamination is suspected.
• Punctuality and adherence to the company attendance policy are essential
• Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product.
• Relationships Internal External
• Operations
• Quality
• Management Team
• Qualifications/Requirements
• 6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience Knowledge and Experience
• 1 year working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills. Education and Certifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours Job Specific skills and abilities
• Must be detail conscious, quality control and safe production oriented.

The starting salary for this position is expected to be $20.50 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range ($[minimum] to $[maximum]) depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages, and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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