Press Assistant Operator

ZipRecruiter; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Searcy is seeking a dedicated Press Assistant to support the Press Operator in running a flexographic press. This role involves preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour night shifts and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Experience in press operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Press experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Press Operator in set-up and running of flexographic press.
• Maintains accurate records on inks, solvents, and materials.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School education or G.E.D.

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Purpose: Performs prescribed duties and assists the Press Operator as requested in setting up and running a flexographic press printing multi-colored designs and lettering on a flexible web consisting of plastic, cellophane, paper, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assists the Press Operator in set-up activities by obtaining necessary raw materials (inks, films) for impending job, checking against production order to insure accuracy, and assembling other required elements such as pans, pumps, covers, etc.
• Assists Press Operator in loading cylinders (1-10 per job; 75-280 lbs each) into press.
• Loads proper film onto unwind, checking for defects and maintaining accurate weight records and checking correct side to print on using base film guide.
• Lifts unwind shafts (approx. 30-75 lbs each) as necessary to remove empty cores and load new ones.
• Fills ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit.
• Sets ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer.
• Lifts and transports ink kits (15-75 lbs each) as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records on inks, solvents, and related materials coming to press.
• Maintains adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required.
• Checks and documents ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency.
• Assists operator in matching printed ink samples to standards at prescribed intervals.
• Watches web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly.
• Cleans the equipment and work areas and secures materials for impending jobs as production activity allows.
• Keeps the floor free of liquid.
• Returns, with occasional assist from operator, ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached.
• Cleans ink equipment in automatic vat as required.
• Works with the operator in a manner necessary to facilitate learning, preparing for the job of Press Operator as a mandatory promotional step and/or emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School education or G.E.D.
• Previous Press experience.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to read and comprehend production orders.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Other:

• Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift, weekends and holiday.

If interested in this position, please submit a resume or letter of qualifications to Human Resources.