Printing Operator Apprentice: Grow in Press Room

Smurfit Westrock; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock seeks an entry-level Printing Support team member to assist the Pressman in daily operations, manage color control, coating applications, and defect detection. You will learn press operations through hands-on training while supporting housekeeping and 5S standards and following core values.

The role emphasizes training toward progression into a Printing Operator position, with safety and quality as top priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Strong attention to rules, policies and compliance procedures.
• Ability to read and follow detailed training, production, and quality instructions.
• General math skills and ability to use rulers, tape measures, and calculators.
• Ability to operate testing equipment (pH meters, conductivity meters, spectro densitometers, viscosity cups, stopwatches).
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Plant Floor Data Collection Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pressman in daily printing operations including color control and status checks.
• Read and follow job jackets to meet customer specifications.
• Support make-ready activities and routine machine maintenance.
• Train to progress into a Printing Operator role.
• Meet production goals while maximizing machine efficiencies and quality.
• Assist with hanging printing plates and coating blankets and job set-ups.
• Prepare presses by loading materials and supplies.
• Perform quality checks on cartons throughout production.
• Complete production reporting and documentation in Shop Floor systems.
• Maintain printing equipment and ensure operational readiness.
• Follow safety requirements and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspections

Forklift certification (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plant Floor Data Collection Systems

Shop Floor applications

Job description

Smurfit WestRock seeks an entry-level Printing Support team member to assist the Pressman in daily operations, manage color control, coating applications, and defect detection. You will learn press operations through hands-on training while supporting housekeeping and 5S standards and following core values.

The role emphasizes training toward progression into a Printing Operator position, with safety and quality as top priorities in a manufacturing environment.