Press Assistant | 3rd Shift *4-12 Hour Shifts* | Erlanger, KY

Job description
Press Assistant | 3rd Shift *4-12 Hour Shifts* | Erlanger, KYThe Press Assistant is responsible for loading paper rolls onto the Web Press. This involves finding the correct grade of paper in the holding area, preparing a splice and loading the new paper onto the Press. This position is also responsible for removing used rolls of paper from the machine and making the appropriate system entries. The Press Assistant is also responsible for the operation of the Press Feeder on the Sheet Fed press, monitoring Press supplies, placing ink in the ink fountains, and staging and consistently feeding all job stock. Also performs routine Press maintenancewash-up of Press and hanging of plates for next job.Responsibilities:Audits printed and unprinted job stock for print and paper quality identifying variations in caliper, paper curl and moisture contentConstantly monitors Feeder function and confirm side-guide pull and sheet registration for sheet fed jobsRandomly audit printed sheets to validate paper thickness and moisture content and confirm that edition number matches follower for sheet fed jobsCheck, clean, fill and replace ink in the fountains for the appropriate print requirements and prepare inks for subsequent jobsFinds the appropriate paper grade in the holding area and record the details of the paper roll as well as making the necessary system documentation for web press jobsMonitor paper rolls and makes changes while the roll is in operation using a paper splicing technique for web press jobsEvaluates the placement of the splice and removes all damaged paper for web press jobsInflates, deflates and handles the air bar on paper rolls for web press jobsMonitors coating systems to ensure proper levels are maintained for web press jobsRemoves completed paper rolls from the press and disposes of all wasted paper and weighs and records scrap for web press jobsUses hoist to load and unload paper rolls to and from the press and transfer skids for web press jobsComplete the daily task listTransfers paper to the press and transfers printed card sheets to the Bobst machineNotifies Material Transfer personnel when loads need to be moved to a warehouse or taken to Finishing.Complete power equipment training and certification process and operate powered industrial trucks to transport and retrieve raw materials and finished goodsTransfers inventory, materials and supplies in the production system and keeps the necessary documentation logsPerforms housekeeping duties such as trash collection, emptying drums, removing unused skids around the Press, Bobst and Calem machinesOther duties as assignedQualifications:Minimum 1 to 3 years of offset printing experienceHigh School diploma or equivalent work experienceGood communication skills, both written and verbalStrong Mechanical aptitudeHigh attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelinesAbility to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problemsAbility to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership teamPhysical Requirements:Sitting at workstation as little as 20% of work time, standing and walking as much as 80% depending on assignmentLift / push / pull up to 75 poundsAbility to twist, reach, squat, and bendRequires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objectsFull color visionAt least 20X40 corrected visionInvolves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks and machines.Ability to reach and lift above shouldersSchedule:Shift B: 4:45pm-4:45am Monday-ThursdayPay:$21-25/hr paid weeklyIND123