Press Assistant

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Rhinelander is hiring a Press Assistant for a 12-hour shift. Responsibilities include preparing raw materials, assisting in machine operations, monitoring quality, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should be detail-oriented and ready to work in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities to learn and advance within the company, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Preparing raw material rolls for printing.
• Placing rolls in machine and preparing for splicing.
• Assisting in removing rolls from rewind.
• Removing and weighing startup rolls at beginning of job.
• Filling and maintaining viscosity of all inks and varnishes.
• Filling and tending to all adhesives and cold seals as needed.
• Operating elevator safely during machine changeovers.
• Assisting operator in staging future jobs.
• Daily housekeeping including upkeep of Food Safety and 5S standards.
• Removal and disposal of trash from work area.
• Assisting operator in monitoring quality.
• Carrying out machine crew Preventative Maintenance tasks.

Job description

Rhinelander Printpack has an opening on shift for a Press Assistant. This position will be on the 12-hour shift schedule and report to the shift supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing raw material rolls for printing
• Placing rolls in machine and preparing for splicing
• Assisting in removing rolls from rewind
• Removing and weighing startup rolls at beginning of job
• Filling and maintaining viscosity of all inks and varnishes
• Filling and tending to all adhesives and cold seals as needed when working on PR01
• Operating elevator safely during machine changeovers while swapping print cylinders, aniloxes, doctor blade chambers and ink pans.
• Assisting operator in staging future jobs for pending changeovers
• Daily housekeeping including upkeep of Food Safety and 5S standards on machines
• Removal and disposal of trash from work area
• Assisting operator in monitoring quality
• Assisting operator in wide variety of tasks relating to maximizing productivity and quality
• Carrying out machine crew Preventative Maintenance program tasks during scheduled PM sessions

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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