Press Assistant - Little Chute - 2nd Shift

Heartland Label Printers, LLC.; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Label Printers, LLC. is seeking a Press Operator Assistant in Little Chute, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will assist Press Operators in setting up and safely operating printing machines to produce quality labels. Responsibilities include analyzing job lineups, organizing setup components, and operating machinery when needed.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma, technical certification in printing processes, and previous flexographic printing experience. Join a company that values accountability, accuracy, and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes.
• Previous flexographic printing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators and Die Cutter Operators in setting up and operating a printing machine.
• Analyze job lineups and organize necessary setup kit components.
• Operate presses or die cutters in the absence of an operator.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication, Oral & Written

Problem Solving

Organized

Adaptability

Accuracy

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Description

The Press Operator Assistant is responsible for assisting the Press Operators and Die Cutter Operators in setting up and operating a printing machine to produce print on label rolls, as well as being able to operate a press or die‑cutter with basic blank or simple color products safely and effectively.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Time Split

• ~80% – Analyzing the job lineups and retrieving and organizing necessary setup kit components (dies, plates, inks, pans, print cylinders, etc.) prior to setups and assisting with setups to achieve setup time targets.
• ~20% – Covering breaks, filling in for absences/vacations, other assigned tasks/projects.

If there is OPEN Label Equipment, the Shift Ops Manager or Ops Lead will determine the order to fill OPEN equipment. If there is OPEN equipment, the Press Assistant, and/or Setup Technician(s) will be utilized until all equipment is filled OR all these positions are being utilized to run equipment. If there is any OPEN equipment, there will be no more than (2) Non-Operator positions.

Essential Functions

• Understand and support the company’s Core Values
• Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, color sequences, and anilox BCM
• Select and install printing plates, rollers, gauges, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications, using hand tools
• Operate presses or die cutters, turret machines, and fanfolders in the absence of an operator
• Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, hand wheels, or hand tools
• Set and adjust speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment
• Load, position, and adjust materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms
• Blend, manage, mix, store, and maintain inks according to types of material being printed and work order specifications
• Pour ink, color compounds, and other materials into ink pans, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity
• Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses
• Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Competency Statements

• Accountability: The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
• Accuracy: The extent to which an individual’s work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines.
• Adaptability: The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing work environment.
• Communication, Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity, actively engaging in conversations to clearly understand others’ message and intent, and receives and processes feedback.
• Organized: The ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.
• Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems.
• Safety Awareness: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Skills & Abilities

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes.

Preferred Experience

• Previous flexographic printing experience.

Computer Skills

• Must have working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Other Skills

• Mechanical aptitude is a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer.