Press Assistant

General Information

Name


Press Assistant


Employment Type


Temp to Hire


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Light Industrial


Date


26-May-2026


City


Buffalo


State


New York


Country


United States


Ref #


9247858681


Description & Requirements

Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Press Assistant to work at a premier manufacturing client in Buffalo, NY. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.
This is a temp-hire position, on 1st shift, paying $19.00/hour
Must be able to work overtime as needed
hat's a typical day as Press Assistant? You'll be:

• Assisting the press operator directly during make readies and job runs
• Staging and loading raw material rolls for the operator, ensuring core tag accessibility
• Making quality splices and assisting with machine changeovers and web breaks
• Labeling finished rolls and maintaining accurate logs of roll numbers and changes
• Reporting equipment breakdowns and supporting safety policies and procedures in the Finishing Department
• Covering for operators during breaks or vacations as needed
• Maintaining a neat and orderly pressroom, relocating skids, and ensuring product separation
• Consulting with supervisors and Quality Assurance on quality issues and assisting with root cause analysis and process improvements
• Performing other duties as assigned to maximize press hall equipment efficiency

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Are willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Have a desire to learn and eventually operate a press independently
• Possess S.M.E.D. training (preferred)
• Are detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to safety and quality
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be Press Assistant today!

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