Printing Apprentice — Start Your Path to Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

5S housekeeping

Competitive compensation

Career progression

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock plc in North Carolina is seeking an entry-level Press Assistant to support daily printing operations. You will assist the Pressman with color control, register, coating applications, and defect detection, training on press setup and quality practices.

You will learn hands-on skills across press operations, maintain 5S standards, and participate in safety programs while meeting production goals and upholding customer specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions for training, production and quality requirements.
• Basic math and measurement skills for documenting results.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE compliance.
• Willingness to learn and progress into a Printing Operator role.
• Experience with testing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pressman in daily printing operations including color control, register adjustments, coating applications and defect detection.
• Read and understand job jackets to ensure jobs are produced to customer specifications.
• Support make-ready activities, load ticket generation, and routine machine maintenance.
• Train and develop skills needed for progression into a Printing Operator role.
• Meet production goals while maintaining quality and machine efficiency.
• Complete production reporting and other documentation in Shop Floor systems.
• Assist in maintaining printing equipment to ensure readiness.
• Follow safety requirements and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Math & measurement skills

General mechanical aptitude

Quality inspections

Safety PPE compliance

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shop Floor Data Systems

pH meters

Viscosity testing equipment

Job description

Smurfit WestRock plc in North Carolina is seeking an entry-level Press Assistant to support daily printing operations. You will assist the Pressman with color control, register, coating applications, and defect detection, training on press setup and quality practices.

You will learn hands-on skills across press operations, maintain 5S standards, and participate in safety programs while meeting production goals and upholding customer specifications.