Ink & Press Assistant/Technician – Start your career today!

Arandell; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth

Job summary

Arandell in Wisconsin is seeking a Press Assistant to join the pressroom team. You’ll help set up equipment, load and move materials, and assist with standard press duties while learning on the job.

No prior pressroom experience is required; we provide training and a quick skills assessment to find the right fit. This on-site role offers multiple shifts and hands-on career growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish colors and read color shades accurately.
• Ability to read a ruler and perform basic measurements.
• Basic math calculations using standard formulas.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain press equipment.
• Forklift experience preferred where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sets up semi-automatic and automatic equipment for stocking press products.
• Removes printed materials from the press and moves loads to staging areas.
• Perform press duties including ink changes, blanket changes and cleanup.
• Maintain housekeeping in the press area and mount plates/rolls.
• Ensure daily supplies and perform quality checks on materials.
• Maintain positive relations with visitors, customers and employees.

Skills

Color vision

Ruler reading

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Supervision required

Weekend/holiday availability

Communication skills

Job description

Ready to build a career where high tech machinery meets real hands on craft At Arandell we dont just printwe produce high impact premium commercial print work for top national brands Were looking for driven Press Assistants ready to step into the pressroom learn the trade from the ground up and grow into long term careers As a Press Assistant youll be in the thick of the actionkeeping high speed web presses moving mastering load jogging and piling and upholding the strict quality standards our clients count on No prior pressroom experience No problem If you bring the work ethic and drive to learn well teach you the skills To ensure this role is a great match for your natural talents candidate selection includes a quick basic skills assessment

WAGES AND SHIFTS

• 1st Shift 7AM 3PM 20hr no shift premium
• 2nd Shift 3PM 11PM 20hr shift premium 2125hr
• 3rd Shift 11PM 7AM 20hr shift premium 2135hr

WHAT YOU'LL DO ON THE A TEAM

• Sets up semi automatic and automatic equipment that assists in stocking press products on skids
• Remove printed materials from the press stack bundles onto skids and move loads to the staging area
• Perform press duties such as webbing up the press changing ink hanging plates changing and cleaning blankets and cleaning up ink oil or water spills
• Maintain good housekeeping in press area
• Mount blankets plates and rolls
• Maintain daily supply of rags and chemicals ensuring sponge buckets remain clean
• Perform quality checks of printed materials
• Maintain a positive customer relations approach towards visitors customers and employees

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Ability to accurately distinguish and match colors shades and hues
• Ability to use and read a ruler
• Perform basic math calculations
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain a wide variety of web press equipment
• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to read write and communicate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job Stands stoops and walks most of the day Frequent use of hands to type finger handle grasp or touch objects and tools Frequent required to talk or listen Occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• 3 401K company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• EAP
• TelaDoc health services

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Arandell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity Arandell does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race religion color national origin disability gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal state or local laws Arandell also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories