Production Assistant

Express Employment Professionals; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) in Ashland, MA is seeking a Production Assistant / Utility to support press operators in coating and printing processes while ensuring OHSE and quality standards. The role offers growth in a family‑run environment with regular day shifts and a pay rate of $20.00–$21.00 per hour based on experience.

Primary duties include setup and operation, documentation, plate mounting, upkeep of equipment, and material handling.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to Detail.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Clean record.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Someone looking for Longevity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the set-up and operation of printing and dye cutting to meet quality and productivity requirements.
• Complete production documentation in an accurate manner.
• Mount plates onto plate cylinders to prepare each job.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, production equipment, and surrounding area.
• Perform packing, palletizing, and material handling tasks as needed.
• Perform core cutting as required.
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures.
• Assist with training as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• De-mount plates and strip-down cylinders.
• Clean plates, clean exit rollers, clean exit conveyors, and clean areas the product touches.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Longevity Mindset

Job description

Production Assistant / Utility with GREAT BENEFITS and Growth Opportunity!

As a Production Assistant / Utility, you will assist press operators in the setting up and operation of coating and printing presses to produce products per customer standards. The Production Assistant / Utility will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. There is plenty of growth opportunity in this family run company!

Hours:

Monday - Friday 6:30AM to 3:00PM

Pay Rate:

$20.00 - $21.00 an hour based on experience

Responsibilities for Production Assistant:

• Assist in the set-up and operation of printing and dye cutting to meet quality and productivity requirements.
• Complete production documentation in an accurate manner.
• Perform plate mounting onto plate cylinders to prepare each job.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, production equipment, and surrounding area.
• Perform packing, palletizing, and material handling tasks as needed.
• Perform core cutting as required.
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures.
• Assist with training as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• De-mount plates and strip-down cylinders.
• Clean plates, clean exit rollers, clean exit conveyors, and clean areas the product touches.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications for Production Assistant:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to Detail
• Basic math and computer skills
• Clean record required
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Someone looking for Longevity

Benefits (after Temp period):

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance

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