Analog Press Prep Apprentice: Start Your Press Career

The Imagine Group, LLC; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group, LLC in Grayslake, IL is seeking a dependable pressroom associate to ensure production readiness and smooth operation on the press line. Based on the daily production schedule, you will check and stage all necessary components required for each job ticket at press site; to maximize productivity on press by minimizing press operators’ times in non-running activities.

Shift Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret written instructions.
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
• Organizational and planning skills for self-directed daily activities.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and acquire skills required to progress to operator status.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets for components required.
• Ensure that proofs and/or samples are in the job ticket.
• Inspect plates for any flaws, damage, or potential problems.
• Pre-stage all components at press site readily available; to include print cylinders, mounted plates, stock, inks, tooling, and anything else required for the order.
• Maintain inventory levels and physical storage of production components.
• Upon completion of jobs, return production components to storage locations.
• General plant cleanup duties, i.e., emptying trash containers, sweeping, etc.
• Assist operators on press after staging priorities are completed to increase productivity.
• Communicate with supervisors on job staging statuses as that may affect scheduling. Especially identify missing components for alternative scheduling planning.
• Advise supervisors when assistance is required to maintain organization of storage locations.
• Work overtime or temporarily adjust work times as needed.
• Respect and cooperate with individuals and assist others in reaching objectives.
• Follow all safety rules/regulations, company procedures and policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Continually strive to learn and improve all processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpret written instructions

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Imagine Group, LLC in Grayslake, IL is seeking a dependable pressroom associate to ensure production readiness and smooth operation on the press line. Based on the daily production schedule, you will check and stage all necessary components required for each job ticket at press site; to maximize productivity on press by minimizing press operators’ times in non-running activities.

Shift Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.