Printing Operator Apprentice - Learn Press Operations

Smurfit-Westrock; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Conover, NC, is seeking an entry-level Press Assistant to support daily printing operations, ensure color control, and help with defect detection. You’ll learn press setup, make-ready, and maintenance tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and adherence to 5S housekeeping and SQF safety procedures, with opportunities to advance into a Printing Operator role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear PPE as required.
• Ability to read and follow detailed training, production, and quality instructions.
• General math skills and ability to use measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pressman in daily printing operations including color control and defect detection.
• Read and understand job jackets to ensure customer specs are met.
• Support make-ready activities, loading tickets, and routine machine maintenance.
• Train and develop skills to progress into a Printing Operator role.
• Meet production goals while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Skills

Reading job jackets

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Learning new equipment

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

pH meters

Conductivity meters

Spectro densitometers

Viscosity cups

Stopwatches

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Conover, NC, is seeking an entry-level Press Assistant to support daily printing operations, ensure color control, and help with defect detection. You’ll learn press setup, make-ready, and maintenance tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and adherence to 5S housekeeping and SQF safety procedures, with opportunities to advance into a Printing Operator role.