Print Press Assistant(3rd Shift)

Jetson Marketing; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Training provided

Job summary

Jetson Marketing is looking for a Press Assistant in Kutztown, PA, to support the Press Operator in achieving quality and quantity production goals. Responsibilities include changing press components, performing maintenance, and adhering to operating procedures. The role requires physical endurance and a strong foundation in production processes.

We offer training for the right candidate, with benefits available after 60 days. This is a full-time position on the 3rd Shift that involves a commitment to quality control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Production and Processing including quality control and efficiency.
• Strong English language skills for effective communication.
• Proficiency in computers and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Press Operator in achieving quality and quantity goals.
• Perform regular maintenance and quality checks on printing equipment.
• Adhere to safety and operating procedures while managing outputs.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Mathematical Knowledge

Near Vision Ability

Strength and Endurance

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Problem Sensitivity

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Timely React

Job description

Full time | Jetson Specialty Marketing | United States

Posted On 05/06/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 1773

Manufacturing

Work Experience 0-1year

City Kutztown

State/Province Pennsylvania

19530

Job Description

We will train the right candidate

A Press Assistant will provide support to the Press Operator in obtaining quality and quantity goals, according to customer guidelines and JSM’s standard operating procedures.

3rd Shift 12am-8am

Essential Functions:

• Change press plates, blankets, or inserts as required.
• Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs completed.
• Clean oil presses.
• Collect/inspect random samples during print runs to identify any adjustments after each roll.
• Feed paper through press cylinder and adjust feed and tension controls.
• Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
• Mix inks and fill ink fountains.
• Verify paper and ink meet job specifications.
• Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
• Estimate and deliver upon schedules and plans.
• Quality checks.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Provide off-hours support.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Location:

JSM

9775 Commerce Circle

Soon to be relocating to our Hamburg, PA facility:

JSM

Hamburg, PA 19526

Requirements

• Knowledge of Production and Processing —raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency.
• Knowledge of the English language - structure and content of English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge of Computers – applications and data processing.
• Mathematical Knowledge –arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
• Skilled in Operation Monitoring —watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Skilled in Operation and Control — controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Skilled in Reading Comprehension — understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Skilled in Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skilled in Judgment and Decision Making — considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Near Vision Ability —seeing details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Strength and Endurance Ability - lifting up to 50 lbs; standing, bending, and stooping for up to 12 hours; using abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Ability with Arm-Hand Steadiness —keeping hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position.
• Ability to Act with Problem Sensitivity —telling when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Ability to Apply Manual Dexterity —quickly moving hand, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to Timely React — quickly responding (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Beneficial

• Familiarity with print manufacturing processes and machines.
• Medical (2 plan designs to choose from)

New Associates become eligible for benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days!