Press Assistant

ProMach; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 29,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental programs

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

ProMach in Wisconsin is seeking a Press Assistant to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of flexographic printing presses. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. This role offers a stable schedule, starting pay of $20/hour, plus an 8% shift premium. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is also included.

You will work alongside the Press Operator to ensure efficient production while adhering to safety standards. Comprehensive benefits are available starting from your first day.

Qualifications

• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work effectively in an active team environment.
• Differentiate colors accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the Press Operator during press setup, operation, and changeovers.
• Stage ink, plates, cores, and materials for jobs.
• Assist with routine press maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical agility

Basic arithmetic

Job description

Job Overview

As a Press Assistant, you support the setup, operation, changeover, and maintenance of flexographic printing presses. You work side‑by‑side with the Press Operator to keep production running safely, efficiently, and with minimal waste, ensuring every job is set up for success.

You’ll be joining a 24/7 flexographic printing operation that offers stable schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Pay starts at $20.00/hour + 8% shift premium ($21.60/hour). $2,000 sign‑on bonus. Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM. No swing or rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Press Operator during press setup, operation, and changeovers to minimize waste and downtime.


• Prepare for upcoming jobs by staging ink, plates, cores, and materials.


• Retrieve ink from inventory and assist with cutting and preparing cores as needed.


• Perform general cleaning and empty waste bins to maintain an organized work area.


• Follow all GMP and safety requirements.


• Assist with routine press maintenance and support efficient production workflows.


• Coordinate daily responsibilities with the Operator to keep production running on schedule.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support press and production operations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience not required; training provided.


• Work effectively in an active team environment.


• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Differentiate colors accurately.


• Perform basic arithmetic and read a ruler to 1/32 inch.

Benefits

Total compensation includes salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, life insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment.

Employment Details

Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM. 24/7 operation. SDS: Sunday‑Tuesday with every other Saturday (5:00 PM – 5:00 AM). No swing or rotating shifts.

Additional Information

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pro Mach, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.