Press Assistant: Precision Paper Handling & Feeder Systems

Oliver Packaging & Printing; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking a Press Assistant on the 2nd shift to support paper handling and feeder systems, working with a Pressman to keep quality and uptime high in Hauppauge, NY.

You will prepare materials, monitor sheet flow, perform basic maintenance, and assist with changeovers as part of a fast-paced, precision-driven manufacturing team. Growth opportunities exist within a growing printing and packaging operation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of printing or manufacturing background.
• Fundamentals in press operation and paper handling.
• Mechanical aptitude with production equipment.
• Clear, reliable execution of written and verbal instructions.
• Comfort with fractions, measurements, and basic calculations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and equipment monitoring.
• Team-focused approach in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials in line with the daily job list.
• Checking paper via load tags and specifications before staging.
• Loading sheets and dialing in feeder settings, from pressures to double-sheet detection.
• Watching sheet flow and overall press performance, reacting fast to maintain uptime.
• Backing up the Pressman on changeovers and material movement.
• Managing ink and water levels throughout the run.
• Cleaning blankets and key components; keeping supplies organized.
• Retrieving, labeling, and archiving plates after each job.
• Carrying out basic preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly press area.

Skills

Printing background

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Tools

Press equipment

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking a Press Assistant on the 2nd shift to support paper handling and feeder systems, working with a Pressman to keep quality and uptime high in Hauppauge, NY.

You will prepare materials, monitor sheet flow, perform basic maintenance, and assist with changeovers as part of a fast-paced, precision-driven manufacturing team. Growth opportunities exist within a growing printing and packaging operation.