IL - Press Support - First Shift

Abbott Label; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Label in Itasca, IL seeks a Press Support - First Shift to stage materials for Flexo presses and assist with press make-ready and quality control in the pressroom.

You will mix ink, manage supplies, and work with maintenance to ensure components operate properly. A high school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing/warehouse are required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of Manufacturing/Warehouse experience is preferred.
• Experience in Narrow Web Printing Industry is preferred.
• Vocational/technical school training is preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage raw material, ink, and tooling to each Flexo Press.
• Assist press operator to ensure make-ready is completed efficiently.
• Return left-over material and tooling to their storage locations.
• Maintain raw material using FIFO procedures.
• Interact with shipping and receiving for inventory control.
• Maintain production tooling: dies, perfs, mags, print cylinders, anilox inventory.
• Keep pressroom clean and organized.
• Assist with finishing needs as directed by supervisor.
• Mix ink and train ink management techniques for press operators.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure all components function properly.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Skills

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school training

Job description

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IL - Press Support - First Shift

Itasca, IL, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Press Support is responsible for having Flexo Presses staged with materials and tooling for efficient workflow. Assist with Press make-ready on presses with main emphasis on the printing presses. Assisting with Quality Control in the pressroom. Performing any other additional activities as directed by your supervisor (which may include running a machine, and/or assisting in maintenance needs).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for staging raw material, ink, and tooling to each Flexo Press.
• Assist press operator to ensure make ready process is completed in an efficient manner.
• Putting left-over material and tooling back where they belong
• Maintaining raw material by using the FIFO procedure
• Interact with shipping and receiving for inventory control.
• Help to maintain production tooling in order, always – dies, perfs, mags, print cylinders, anilox inventory.
• Help to maintain Pressroom cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with finishing needs as directed by your supervisor.
• Mix ink (responsible for Ink Technician)
• Work with ink vendors and train good ink management techniques to press operators.
• Work with maintenance to make sure all components work properly.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Mechanical Skills
• Punctual and Reliable.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ Years Manufacturing/Warehouse experience required.
• Experience in Narrow Web Printing Industry preferred.
• Vocational/technical school training preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Able to work with a manual and electric pallet jack.

Ability to use forklift a positive, but not mandatory.