Press Assistant / Second Pressman — Shift Premiums & Growth

Social Influence LLC; Manchester (CT); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Second and third shift differentials

Weekly pay

Employee referral bonuses

Training and advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Social Influence LLC is seeking an experienced Press Assistant / Second Pressman to support daily operations in a commercial printing environment. You will work with Lead Pressmen on press setups, production, quality inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial web or sheetfed offset presses, strong mechanical aptitude, and understanding of pressroom operations and quality standards. Overtime and team collaboration are essential.

Formación

• Previous experience in commercial printing or pressroom operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of offset printing processes and quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a press crew.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Lead Pressmen with press setups, production changeovers, and daily operations.
• Review job tickets, production specifications, paper stocks, inks, and printing materials.
• Prepare printing plates, blankets, rollers, and other materials for production.
• Assist with loading paper rolls or sheets depending on press equipment.
• Install, clean, and adjust rollers and press components.
• Monitor print registration, color consistency, ink density, and overall print quality.
• Assist with ink and fountain solution adjustments.
• Monitor production and identify printing defects or equipment concerns.
• Perform routine press adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Help minimize material waste and production downtime.
• Perform cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Complete production documentation and quality checks.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized pressroom

Conocimientos

Pressroom experience

Mechanical aptitude

Offset printing knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Read production tickets

Willing to work overtime

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Social Influence LLC is seeking an experienced Press Assistant / Second Pressman to support daily operations in a commercial printing environment. You will work with Lead Pressmen on press setups, production, quality inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial web or sheetfed offset presses, strong mechanical aptitude, and understanding of pressroom operations and quality standards. Overtime and team collaboration are essential.