Position: Press Assistant

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Production

Purpose: The Press Assistant main responsibility will be to assist the press operators. This self-motivated employee would bring components needed for the job to the press. They will assist in the set up and take down of all production jobs. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a print shop or continuous manufacturing. Join our team today!

Primary Responsibilities

1. Reads and understands job jacket.

2. Uses information on work instructions to ensure that all equipment needed is on set up cart.

3. Mount plates are required.

4. Perform machine clean up following standard work procedures.

5. Performs machine make-ready to run proper production including removing and loading print cylinders, material, lamination, die, score, etc. following standard work.

6. Assist operators with setting up any auxiliary equipment.

7. Makes sure all equipment is returned to preproduction area.

8. Requests stock from inventory clerk.

9. Remove finished rolls as needed.

10. Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervisor.

11. Assist in other areas as needed or assigned. Ensure that press is maintained in safe working order at all times by making sure all guards and safety devices are in good condition and are properly used. Report all unsafe conditions to shift supervisor either verbally or in writing.

12. Keep work area maintained to AIB standards and comply with GMP expectations. Follow 6S requirements.

13. Work effectively with prepress department and co-workers as it pertains to achieving customer satisfaction, cost control and timely performance of duties. Look for and have input for implementing suggestions for producing work more efficiently.

14. Required to work 12-hour shifts; required to work weekends as scheduled on a regular or as-needed basis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

Preferred Skills:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

2. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must read, write, understand and communicate in English.

3. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

4. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

5. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

6. Working knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Computer Skills

Literate in Microsoft Office or the equivalent.

Language Ability

Articulate, clear, persuasive and passionate in the spoken and written word.

Math Ability

Perform high school level mathematical calculations.