Assistant - Press - nights - rotating shift

ProAmpac; White House (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in the United States is seeking a manufacturing support role to assist the press team with coordinating print orders, changeovers, ink handling, and quality checks. The position involves hands-on tasks on the production line, following operator instructions and safety rules to ensure efficient operation.

The role requires attention to detail in color alignment, ink viscosities, and material specifications.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified in ad.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule.
• Change over the roll stand and load the roll.
• Check to ensure that the correct inks are available.
• Ensure that the colors are properly line up according to the Press Operator’s instructions.
• Monitor ink viscosities and level.
• Request additional inks from in-house ink personnel.
• Check roll stock to verify correct specification, roll size, width and caliper.
• If defective materials are found, provide roll label and internal label for traceability and identification.
• Assist the press operator when required.
• Assist Press Operator in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over.
• Wash up printing units that require color change.
• Wash anilox rolls are they are removed from press.
• Assist in locating the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order.
• Verify coating requirements according to job instructions.
• Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements.
• Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed.
• Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket.
• Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels.
• Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum.
• Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy.
• When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample.
• At the end of the press run, perform Line Clearance as instructed by the Press Operator.
• Comply with departmental & job safety practices.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.

Job description

• Assist in Coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule.


• Change over the roll stand and load the roll.


• Check to ensure that the correct inks are available.


• Ensure that the colors are properly line up according to the Press Operator’s instructions.


• Monitor ink viscosities and level.


• Request additional inks from in-house ink personnel.


• Check roll stock to verify correct specification, roll size, width and caliper.


• If defective materials are found, provide roll label and internal label for traceability and identification.


• Assist the press operator when required.


• Assist Press Operator in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over.


• Wash up printing units that require color change.


• Wash anilox rolls are they are removed from press.


• Assist in locating the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order.


• Verify coating requirements according to job instructions.


• Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements.


• Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed.


• Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket.


• Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels.


• Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum.


• Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy.


• When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample.


• At the end of the press run, perform Line Clearance as instructed by the Press Operator.


• Comply with departmental & job safety practices.


• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.

Description

• Assist in Coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule.


• Change over the roll stand and load the roll.


• Check to ensure that the correct inks are available.


• Ensure that the colors are properly line up according to the Press Operator’s instructions.


• Monitor ink viscosities and level.


• Request additional inks from in-house ink personnel.


• Check roll stock to verify correct specification, roll size, width and caliper.


• If defective materials are found, provide roll label and internal label for traceability and identification.


• Assist the press operator when required.


• Assist Press Operator in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over.


• Wash up printing units that require color change.


• Wash anilox rolls are they are removed from press.


• Assist in locating the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order.


• Verify coating requirements according to job instructions.


• Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements.


• Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed.


• Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket.


• Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels.


• Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum.


• Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy.


• When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample.


• At the end of the press run, perform Line Clearance as instructed by the Press Operator.


• Comply with departmental & job safety practices.


• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time