Multicolor Printing Press Support Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Career development

Global packaging company culture

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Press Assistant to support a team of press operators, ensuring fast make-readies and smooth multicolor flexographic operation. You will assist in setup, repair, operation, and routine maintenance to maintain quality and minimize downtime.

The role offers hands-on exposure to press equipment and plays a key supporting role across printing operations, requiring basic math, safety reading skills, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to pass a basic reading test.
• Ability to pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical test.
• Reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including during busy periods.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate a flexographic press in the operator’s absence.
• Review job tickets and select correct material types and quantities.
• Assist in material changeovers and ensure proper materials are staged for production.
• Clean, lubricate, and make minor adjustments to support production quality.
• Clean and maintain press equipment including pans, pumps, and anilox rolls.
• Remove and mount printing plates as needed.
• Replenish inks and other raw materials.
• Notify supervision of required repairs or replacement parts.
• Move printed and unprinted stock as necessary.
• Assist press operators with preventative maintenance.
• Follow established safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Assemble print cylinders and gears.
• Perform and review line clearance.
• Remove waste from the press area.
• Collaborate with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects or validations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support press operations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic (basic)

Reading safety rules

Color vision tests

Mechanical aptitude

Reliable attendance

Overtime willingness

Pass basic reading test

Ability to perform essential functions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Press Assistant to support a team of press operators, ensuring fast make-readies and smooth multicolor flexographic operation. You will assist in setup, repair, operation, and routine maintenance to maintain quality and minimize downtime.

The role offers hands-on exposure to press equipment and plays a key supporting role across printing operations, requiring basic math, safety reading skills, and reliable attendance.