Print Production

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Press Support associate to assist Press Operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining flexographic printing presses for high-quality label production.

This role runs 12pm-8pm and pays $21 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is required; six to twelve months of manufacturing or printing experience is preferred, with color differentiation and safety awareness emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6–12 months of manufacturing or printing experience preferred.
• Flexographic or label printing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read work instructions and job tickets.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good attendance and reliability.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press setup and production runs.
• Read and understand job jackets and customer specifications.
• Stage materials and equipment for efficient press setup.
• Perform press make-ready, including loading/unloading cylinders, inks, dies, and materials.
• Set up and assist with auxiliary press equipment.
• Pull and verify raw materials from inventory.
• Remove finished rolls and prepare stock for the next operations.
• Perform press wash-ups and maintain the cleanliness of equipment.
• Support rewind or other departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading job tickets

Reading work instructions

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

ThePress Supportrole is a critical part of our production team, assisting Press Operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality labels that meet customer specifications.

$21/hr.

12pm-8pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press setup and production runs
• Read and understand job jackets and customer specifications
• Stage materials and equipment for efficient press setup
• Perform press make-ready, including loading/unloading cylinders, inks, dies, and materials
• Set up and assist with auxiliary press equipment
• Pull and verify raw materials from inventory
• Remove finished rolls and prepare stock for the next operations
• Perform press wash-ups and maintain the cleanliness of equipment
• Support rewind or other departments as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 6–12 months of manufacturing or printing experience preferred
• Flexographic or label printing experience is a plus
• Ability to read work instructions and job tickets
• Familiarity with basic hand tools preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good attendance and reliability
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Physical Requirements

This role works in a manufacturing environment and requires:

• Standing for extended periods
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in a moderate to loud environment
• Strong visual ability, including color differentiation