Press Assistant

Job Title

Three Z is one of the largest family-owned commercial web printers in the U.S and located in Teutopolis, Illinois. For more than 40 years Three Z Printing has been a leading print provider to the publishing industry, specializing in inserts, direct mail and ads. Our customers rely on us to provide high quality printing, personal service, affordable pricing, and fast, efficient delivery. Three Z's ownership has placed great emphasis on building a family culture and setting the company's priorities of faith, family and work. At Three Z, we believe our people make the place! We take great pride in the longevity of our workforce with having over 125 employees with 20+ years of service.

What makes Three Z such a great place to work?

• We are family owned and operated!
• The ownership has the employees' best interest in mind!
• We favor work ethic over experience!
• Great work and attitude are rewarded at Three Z!
• Potential for advancement!
• Affordable benefits!
• It isn't "just a job", it is a CAREER!

What do we expect from our employees?

• Teamwork
• Respect The Golden Rule
• Honesty and Integrity
• Open Communication
• Great Work Ethic

If you represent what we are looking for in an employee, we would like you to consider being a part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for upcoming jobs by ordering paper, pick up correct ink from ink room, and have paper roll ready to hang to minimize down time for set up.
• Reviews job tickets and selects the proper type and quantity of paper. Loads and unloads paper and inspects paper for defects or damage. Report any paper damage or deficiencies to the press operator.
• Assists with press start-up and moves controls to regulate tension on rolls, to synchronize speed of press.
• Assists operator with press set up, make splices, bend plates and assist with webbing up press.
• Helps operator on make ready. Cut off in correct spot, web guides, perf or score. Help in any way that will ensure a quicker make ready and less usage on time and paper.
• Moves loads of printed and unprinted stock when necessary.
• Obtains proper ink from ink room and fills ink fountains. Maintains proper levels of ink at all times
• Make sure correct solutions are in correct color-coded bottles. Fill each day before end of shift.
• Inspect sheets to ensure quality standards are met. Check product for quality problems such as fold, count, smearing, etc. Product with quality defects should be removed from every bundle. Notify operator of any quality issues.
• If required, help correct jobs that are out of specifications.
• Change paper bands on inline banding machine(s) when needed.
• Will rotate to other departments to work as the need arises.
• Clean, organize and maintain press areas continually and at the end of job/shift to ensure a clean, safe and productive work environment. Cleans machine before and after each job. Picks up and removes all foreign material.
• Assist in troubleshooting and correcting printing press issues.
• Communicate at shift start up and shift end about the job that is on the press, paper, ink, etc.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of forms and quality checks for each job.
• Operates or assists on other pressroom equipment and presses if needed and when the workload requires.
• Cooperates and strives to understand the pre-press and bindery department's processes when interaction is necessary for job production.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on the press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts and cleaning.
• Empties waste/scrap receptacles.
• Press assessment involvement. Communicate problems or potential problems that need addressed, by entering in location and problem in assessments tab.
• Give assistance to co-workers to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Adhere to policies and guidelines pertaining to confidentiality, security, and conducts business in an ethical and professional manner.
• Stay at your press at all times. Let the operator know if you will need to leave the press and the reason.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understands and follows detailed oral and written instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read job tickets and prioritize tasks.
• Pays attention to detail and is driven to success.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Is a team player, possess a positive attitude and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Must be able to read a ruler and capable of converting decimals and fractions.
• Ability to differentiate color. Understands color and the instruments used to monitor or correct color during a make-ready and press run.
• Understands inline finishing equipment, stacking equipment and all necessary adjustments to such equipment for a quality and production of a job.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and to promote a positive working environment.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license.

Working Conditions

• Work involves frequent standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Must have good vision and good hand-eye coordination.
• Overtime as required.
• Production environment.
• Breaks will be taken around the schedule of the press runtime. Inline employees will need to take their breaks that best fit the production of the press. Break times for the Pressroom are not pre-determined.

Experience

• Experience as an Inline Material Handler or similar experience required.
• Printing industry experience a plus.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

As an equal opportunity employer, Three Z does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military status, mental or physical disability, familial status, genetic information, order of protection status, arrest record, expunged or sealed convictions or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. Three Z will not tolerate harassment or unlawful discrimination against job applicants, employees, or any individual affiliated with Three Z.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.