- Pay
- $20 — $25 USD per hour
Employer Job Description
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Compensation
Salary:
up to $26
Shift:
- 1st Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Equipment:
Komori 38S web presses or KBA Rapida 106 sheetfed presses, depending on the position
Shift Differentials:
12% for second shift and 15% for third shift
Job Description: Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Press Assistant / Second Pressman to support daily operations in a commercial printing environment. This position works alongside Lead Pressmen to assist with press setup, production, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with commercial web or sheetfed offset printing equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and an understanding of pressroom operations and production quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Pressmen with press setups, production changeovers, and daily operations
- Review job tickets, production specifications, paper stocks, inks, and printing materials
- Prepare printing plates, blankets, rollers, and other materials for production
- Assist with loading paper rolls or sheets depending on press equipment
- Install, clean, and adjust rollers and press components
- Monitor print registration, color consistency, ink density, and overall print quality
- Assist with ink and fountain solution adjustments
- Monitor production and identify printing defects or equipment concerns
- Perform routine press adjustments and basic troubleshooting
- Help minimize material waste and production downtime
- Perform cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance
- Complete production documentation and quality checks
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized pressroom
- Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in commercial printing or pressroom operations
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of offset printing processes and quality standards
- Ability to read and follow job tickets and production instructions
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a press crew
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience assisting on commercial web or sheetfed offset printing presses
- Experience with Komori web presses
- Experience with KBA Rapida sheetfed presses
- Familiarity with printing plates, blankets, rollers, inks, and color management
- Experience performing routine maintenance and press adjustments
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry 50 lbs or more
- Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials
- Ability to safely work around industrial printing equipment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Second and third shift differentials
- Weekly pay
- Employee referral bonuses
- Training and advancement opportunities
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