Printing Press Assistant: Path to Operator

Innovairre; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Innovairre in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking a Press Assistant to support the Press Operator in setup, operation, and changeovers of printing presses. This role offers a structured learning path toward becoming a professional Press Operator and duties include prep, maintenance, and quality checks.

You will maintain a safe, clean workspace, track counts and waste, handle ink and supplies, and communicate production status to the team. Shift is 5am-5pm; onsite; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months as a machine operator or 2 years’ experience running production equipment preferred.
• Experience with computers and software-driven mechanical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Press Operator with machine setup procedures and leads quick changes from one job to the next.
• Supports the Operator in running the machine at optimal speeds and learns minor adjustments.
• Locates, stages, and pulls supplies to and from the press; lifts rolls of paper into the feed mechanism.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the workspace to ensure safety and longevity.
• Conducts quality checks to identify defects and reports findings to uphold standards.
• Tracks job counts, make-ready status, and waste with accuracy.
• Participates in training to develop skills in offset print production and related systems.
• Communicates production status and supply needs clearly with the Operator and Team Lead.
• Adheres to SOPs and PPE requirements; supports safety initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklifts & pallet jacks

Read job tickets

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Offset press software

Job description

Innovairre in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking a Press Assistant to support the Press Operator in setup, operation, and changeovers of printing presses. This role offers a structured learning path toward becoming a professional Press Operator and duties include prep, maintenance, and quality checks.

You will maintain a safe, clean workspace, track counts and waste, handle ink and supplies, and communicate production status to the team. Shift is 5am-5pm; onsite; equal opportunity employer.