Press Assistant

Join the Freeport Press Team!

A nationally recognized leader in the print production of high-quality niche publications and catalogs, Freeport Press has been in continuous operation since 1880. Centrally located at our facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the most efficient printers in North America by investing in state-of-the-art technology, employee development, and strategic process controls.

Three core values drive our success:

• Focus on Relationships – We listen actively, communicate openly, and honor our commitments to each other and to our customers.
• Be All In – We stand behind our vision and each other, adapting to challenges and working with integrity to exceed expectations every time.
• Learn Continually – We never stop improving, whether adopting new technology or refining our processes, we stay open to new ideas and feedback.

We’re looking for Press Assistants who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering a great experience to our clients and internal teams. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, embrace our core values, and help us uphold a legacy dating back to 1880, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us keep the Freeport Press legacy going strong!

As a Press Assistant
, your job is to measure, set, and maintain various materials for the printing equipment.

• Operate a log stacker and a compensating stacker that builds neat logs and skids to ensure good running ability in the bindery.
• Inspect product quality during the press run for squareness of fold, page numbers, lap, marking of product from press or stacker, and overall print quality.
• Setup and operate local and remote piece weight scales.
• Perform general maintenance and proper cleaning of strappers and log stackers.
• Provide accurate product count at the end of each press run.
• Place skid tag on each finished skid and place skid in the proper location.
• After each run, set up stacker equipment to the proper specifications for the next job and assist the press crew with setup and make‑ready of press.
• Maintain a clean press area – sweep floor, empty trash cans and boxes, wipe press down.

• Available to work any shift to meet customer demands.
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Great attendance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and intermediate math skills.
• Able to use hand tools to set up and adjust equipment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experienced in using rulers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Knowledge of how to read machine blueprints and parts lists.
• Physically capable of bending, kneeling, standing/walking on cement floors for long periods of time.

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Freeport Press is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.