Pressroom - Assistant Press Operator 1

Lakeside Book Company; Crawfordsville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety Shoes Reimbursement

Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Tools Provided

Paid Training

Career Growth

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Crawfordsville, IN is hiring an Assistant Press Operator for the night shift (7p-7a). You will support press operations, assist with setup, and maintain presses in a fast-paced printing environment.

On-the-job training will help you advance in your career while working a 4-on/4-off schedule with full-time hours. Starting pay is $24.00–$30.25 per hour plus a 7% night shift premium, with safety shoes/glasses reimbursement and all tools provided.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical troubleshooting and minor adjustment ability.
• General experience with printing presses.
• Ability to read job specifications and perform basic maintenance.
• Ability to read a micrometer and use basic math/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operator with press setup and make-ready tasks.
• Operate and maintain printing presses.
• Install plates and blankets to ensure high-quality output.
• Make necessary color or register adjustments.
• Assist in replacing press rollers using hand tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Press machinery tools

Job description

Assistant Press Operator -

Night Shift 7p-7a, 4on 4off

Starting Pay: $24.00-$30.25 per hour (Day Shift) + 7% Night Shift Premium

Location: Crawfordsville, IN (North Plant: 1009 Sloan Street | South Plant: 600 State Road 32 West) Work Schedule: 12 hour Shifts | 4 on 4 off, nights

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums

• Safety First: $100 Safety Shoes & $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement

• All Tools Provided - No out-of-pocket costs for equipment

• Paid Training & Career Growth Opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: 2 weeks vacation & consistent 4 days on / 4 days off schedule

• Team-Oriented Environment

About the Role:

As our Assistant Press Operator, you will support press operations, ensure quality, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with the Press Operator and receive on-the-job training to help advance your career.

• Assist Press Operator with press setup and make-ready tasks
• Operate & maintain printing presses
• Install plates and blankets to ensure high-quality output
• Make necessary color or register adjustments
• Assist in replacing press rollers using hand tools
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs

What We're Looking For:

• Mechanical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical adjustments on equipment

• Technical Knowledge: General experience with presses.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring high-quality production output

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Physical & Technical Requirements:

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. Frequently

• Endurance: Must be able to stand for the entire shift (12 hours)

• Technical Skills: Ability to read job specifications, perform maintenance, read a micrometer, and use basic math & computer skills

Internal applicants: must be in good standing with no active disciplinary actions