Assistant - Press - nights - rotating shift

PROAMPAC; White House (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PROAMPAC is seeking a press helper to assist in coordination of print orders, perform roll changes, and ensure ink and color accuracy on the press. The role supports the press operator during runs and changeovers, with emphasis on safety and adherence to job specs.

Candidate will monitor inks and colors, prepare sleeves and mandrels, and assist with cleaning between color changes to maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting print production workflows and job setup.
• Ability to follow detailed job instructions and specs.
• Familiarity with ink handling and color verification processes.

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.
• Wash up printing units that require color change.
• Assist Press Operator in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over.
• Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels.
• 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.
• Present samples for quality checks and confirm with the approved sample.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.

Skills

Print coordination

Roll changeover

Ink handling

Color alignment

Quality control

Safety practices

Team assistance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Printing presses

Anilox rolls

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.