Lithography Helper - Fast-Paced Printing Support & Training

DS-Containers-Inc; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DS-Containers-Inc is seeking a Lithography Helper in its printing department. This general labor role serves as the training position for Pressman or Lithography Technician roles, assisting with changeovers and maintaining supply levels.

The position emphasizes safe handling of chemicals, adherence to DSC policies, and working neatly within the production area. The Lithography Helper will support the Lithography team by preparing materials, cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Color vision is required to distinguish colors on press plates and materials.
• Ability to see visual defects in press plates and related components.
• Ability to manipulate cans to inspect surfaces and contents.
• Competence in operating electronically controlled presses.
• Capacity to work quickly and adjust priorities in a production environment.
• Effective communication with colleagues at all levels of the company.
• Physical ability to lift, clean, move and reset machinery and components.

Responsibilities

• Assists with changeovers on all decorators.
• Changes plates, washes rollers, removes and replaces press plates, cleans fountains.
• Retrieves inks, varnish and other materials as directed by Lithography Technician.
• Documents issues with materials and seeks resolution.
• Communicates issues to production personnel, managers and Director of Lithography.
• Ensures chemicals and inks are filled and available during and at the end of the shift.
• Uses chemicals safely, rotates stock, and secures chemicals during transport.

Skills

Color vision

Defect detection

Press operation

Fast pace

Communication

Lifting ability

Job description

DS-Containers-Inc is seeking a Lithography Helper in its printing department. This general labor role serves as the training position for Pressman or Lithography Technician roles, assisting with changeovers and maintaining supply levels.

The position emphasizes safe handling of chemicals, adherence to DSC policies, and working neatly within the production area. The Lithography Helper will support the Lithography team by preparing materials, cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with