Pressroom Assistant - Whitlam Group

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A.       KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of digital functions and processes.
• High school level math skills and ability to make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand technical directions (i.e. press et up, web handling)
• Ability to follow instructions, demonstrations and practices
• Detail oriented
• Safety and quality-conscious.
• Knowledge of Mark Andy Printing Press preferred
• Knowledge of Clampco Heat Shrink Systems preferred

B.       EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of Whitlam Press Assistant Training Program or equivalent.
• Above average attendance and satisfactory evaluations.
• Complete the Munsell Hue test with a score of 100 or lower

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Learn and perform the necessary flexo-press operating functions required to achieve acceptable levels of safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.  Perform all duties and functional responsibilities.

A.       DUTIES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Press Operation:
  • Confirm that all necessary components needed to run a job are present prior to starting.
  • Set-up, run and tear down press in accordance to outlined procedures.
  • Consistently exhibit proper work habits established during initial training period.
  • Properly train assigned staff on press, if applicable.
• Maintenance:
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
  • Assist in scheduled operator maintenance duties
  • Report additional maintenance required to Maintenance Supervisor or Pressroom Supervisor.
  • Handle materials, tools and equipment with proper care and respect.
• Clean ink stations, presses and press parts as required.
• Communicate problems and discrepancies to Supervisor or Manager as necessary.
• Make sure dies are clean before returning them to their proper place.
• Pull and visually inspect the tooling for each job.
• Ensure that all accessories and equipment removed from the set up area are returned in the proper condition.
• Return ink jugs in proper condition (i.e. cleanliness, the caps are on, etc.)
• Comply with and enforce all pertinent departmental and company policies,
• Perform any other duties as required.