Press Assistant: Precision Printing & Quality Control

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Holiday pay

401k plan

Vacation pay

Life insurance

Prescription reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Press Assistant to support the local printing operations team in Pittsburg, Kansas. The role involves assisting the Press Operator with daily printing tasks and helping with make-ready procedures and quality checks.

This on-site position includes loading materials, maintaining pressroom organization, and adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, printing, or machine operation experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and move materials throughout the shift.
• Forklift and Pallet Jack experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Press Operator with daily printing operations.
• Support make-ready procedures, including plate, ink, and blanket changes.
• Load and transport board and materials to and from the printing press.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on press equipment.
• Monitor print quality and assist with quality control checks.
• Properly handle and dispose of printing waste materials.
• Maintain inventory and restock pressroom supplies as needed.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow production schedules and safety procedures.

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Press Assistant to support the local printing operations team in Pittsburg, Kansas. The role involves assisting the Press Operator with daily printing tasks and helping with make-ready procedures and quality checks.

This on-site position includes loading materials, maintaining pressroom organization, and adhering to safety procedures.