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Direct Mail Press Assistant - Day Shift

Innovairre Communications

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Press Assistant is a vital member of the production team, responsible for supporting the Press Operator in the efficient setup, operation, changeover, and maintenance of printing presses. This role combines technical assistance with a structured learning path toward becoming a professional Press Operator. The Press Assistant ensures the timely production of high-quality materials by preparing supplies, performing routine maintenance, and conducting quality checks. Success in this role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, a safety-first attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high sense of urgency.

Innovairre - WE HELP PEOPLE WHO HELP PEOPLE

We make great things happen for some of the world's most vibrant organizations. We are the worldwide leader in non-profit fundraising. The company serves more than 500 marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients, with 4000+ employees working across five different continents and 28 countries around the world. Our direct marketing services deliver results utilizing our in-house production, design capabilities, data and digital expertise, and fully integrated approach producing timely and cost-efficient direct mail packages for our worldwide clients.

Responsibilities and Activities

  • Assists the Press Operator with machine setup procedures and leads quick changes from one job to the next. This includes measuring materials, preparing the workspace, mounting/changing plates, cleaning rollers, and feeding paper.
  • Supports the Operator in running the machine at optimal speeds; learns to make minor adjustments to ensure productivity and minimize waste. Tends the press in the absence of the Press Operator.
  • Mixes ink in accordance with PMS or Joules PMS books. Performs routine cleaning of ink fountains, plates, and press units.
  • Locates, stages, and pulls necessary supplies/stock to and from the press. Lifts and positions rolls of paper into the feed mechanism and processes finished pallets.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of machinery and the organization of the workspace to ensure equipment longevity and a hazard-free environment.
  • Conducts frequent visual quality checks to identify common print defects (e.g., color shift, hickeys, set-off); reports findings immediately to the Operator to uphold quality standards.
  • Tracks and records job counts, make-ready status, and waste metrics with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Participates in training to develop technical skills in offset print production and software-driven mechanical systems.
  • Maintains clear verbal and written communication with the Operator and Team Lead regarding job status, supply needs, and production concerns.
  • Exhibits a safety-first attitude by adhering to all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), proper PPE compliance, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as required to ensure the team's success.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At our Company, we have a clear vision: to foster and maintain a supportive and cooperative workplace that celebrates uniqueness and advances equity. We pride ourselves on helping people help people, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at our Company--it is in everything that we do.

Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At our Company, we have a clear vision: to foster and maintain a supportive and cooperative workplace that celebrates uniqueness and advances equity. We pride ourselves on helping people help people, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at our Company--it is in everything that we do.
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