Sperry: Press Assistant -3rd Shift

4over; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

4over in Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Press Operator to support press operations. The role involves assisting in setting up and maintaining printing presses, monitoring print quality, and managing materials efficiently. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience with sheet-fed operations and a high school diploma. Compensation is between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This is an on-site role with responsibilities focused on ensuring optimal printing conditions and quality control.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with a Sheet Fed Press Operator.
• Ability to adapt to new printing technologies and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist press operators in setting up and maintaining printing presses.
• Load and unload paper and materials for printing.
• Monitor print runs and ensure quality control.
• Mix ink and maintain proper ink levels.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Press Operator assists the Press Operator and Lead Press Operator in the basic setup and maintenance of the presses, verifying proper paper sheet sizes and types. They also ensure that all presses are supplied and fed with the required quantities of paper and other consumables.

Schedule

3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM, or similar. Training may occur at other times. This is an on‑site position that requires the employee to be present physically.

Salary and Compensation

Hourly: $20.00 to $23.00. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist press operators in setting up, adjusting, and maintaining printing presses to ensure optimal performance.
• Load and unload paper, ink, and other materials onto the press, ensuring that stock is properly aligned and ready for printing.
• Monitor print runs for quality, ensuring color consistency, proper alignment, and overall print quality. Report any issues to the press operator immediately.
• Assist in mixing ink and maintaining proper ink levels for consistent color reproduction throughout production runs. Ensure that inventory levels for materials are regularly checked and maintained.
• Identify minor technical issues with the press and assist in troubleshooting and resolving them under the guidance of the press operator.
• Clean presses, rollers, and other equipment regularly to ensure optimal printing conditions and prevent malfunctions.
• Provide general support to the production team, including preparing materials for upcoming jobs, organizing job orders, and ensuring that all tools and equipment are properly prepared and cleaned.
• Actively remove waste items for recycling.
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s).
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Attend all department/company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experience

• 1 year of experience working with a Sheet Fed Press Operator.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Problem‑solving and adaptability: Strong skills when faced with unexpected challenges such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Adaptation to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules.
• Time management & efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Attention to detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to meet required standards and detect small defects or inconsistencies during production, taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job‑related documents, and written or verbal instructions in English.
• Strong foundational math skills, with ability to perform basic operations.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for Basic Life/AD&D Insurance up to $500,000.
• Coverage effective on the 1st of the month following one month of continuous full‑time employment.

401(k) Retirement Plan

• New employees eligible to enroll the first of the month following one month of employment.
• Semi‑annual open enrollment (January 1 and July 1).
• Discretionary employer match, typically 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation.
• Immediate vesting.

Holidays and PTO

• 9 paid holidays.
• Accruing PTO to be used after 90 days of continuous, active full‑time service.

4over is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and take affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.