Hybrid Press Assistant - NIGHT SHIFT at Toppan Packaging (Press Division)

Location:  Hickory, NC
Job title:  Press Assistant
Shift: Night shift- 12 hour, 7pm to 7am, M-Th
Rate:  $18.76/hr + $2/hr shift differential

You will be assisting the Press Operator on a flexographic printing press to produce printed rolls of film, according to company and customer specifications and quality standards, in the most effective and economical manner possible while maintaining assigned work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

What you will be doing:

• Assumes full responsibility for the complete operation and production of the press, including the quality of all printed material.
• Understand basic printing terminology, press components, and general understanding of their use
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the presses and surrounding areas
• Demonstrate ability to stage press components for upcoming job, including sleeves, anilox, ink, and film staged
• Demonstrate ability to verify plate numbers and compare against item specification sheet
• Responsible for maintaining required levels of materials (ink, film, etc.) to keep press running efficiently.
• Responsible for the print quality including, print position, correct copy, UPC codes, register, and impressions.
• Responsible for accounting for all film used and/or returned during shift
• Places roll tickets and weights on each roll. Maintains accurate records in Shop Floor computer.
• Returns all inks, plates/sleeves, film, etc. to the proper locations with proper identification upon completion of an order.
• Learns the functions of the Press Operator; the Press Assistant could be called upon to fill in during the absence of a Press Operator
• Can effectively train probationary level Press Assistant
• Demonstrate ability to locate and properly follow packout instructions to meet customer requirements
• Demonstrate ability to stand in for operator during breaks to monitor press run, identify defects, and stop press to prevent excessive waste
• Demonstrate the ability to properly clean the drum, nip rolls, and chill roll.
• Demonstrate ability to properly acknowledge dr blade chamber condition
• Perform other duties as directed or requested by Shift Leader or Production Manager.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You are mechanically inclined and have experience using hand tools
• Are able to read and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Have prior manufacturing experience, preferred but not required
• Have a stable work history, excellent attendance and safety record
• Are able to stand for long periods of time, able to lift up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive movements, etc.