Press Assistant 2nd

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Erlanger, KY
Employment Type: 2 nd S hift, Full-time, temp-to-hire

Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Press Assistant for our client. This job 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 maintenance – wash-up of Press and hanging of plates for next job.

What’s a Typical Day Like?

• Audits printed and unprinted job stock for print and paper quality identifying variations in caliper, paper curl and moisture content
• Constantly monitors Feeder function and confirm side-guide pull and sheet registration for sheet fed jobs
• Randomly audit printed sheets to validate paper thickness and moisture content and confirm that edition number matches follower for sheet fed jobs
• Check, clean, fill and replace ink in the fountains for the appropriate print requirements and prepare inks for subsequent jobs
• Finds 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 jobs
• Monitor paper rolls and makes changes while the roll is in operation using a paper splicing technique for web press jobs
• Evaluates the placement of the splice and removes all damaged paper for web press jobs
• Inflates, deflates and handles the air bar on paper rolls for web press jobs
• Monitors coating systems to ensure proper levels are maintained for web press jobs
• Removes completed paper rolls from the press and disposes of all wasted paper and weighs and records scrap for web press jobs
• Uses hoist to load and unload paper rolls to and from the press and transfer skids for web press jobs
• Complete the daily task list
• Transfers paper to the press and transfers printed card sheets to the Bobst machine
• Notifies Material Transfer personnel when loads need to be moved to a warehouse or taken to Finishing.
• Turns loads
• Complete power equipment training and certification process and operate powered industrial trucks to transport and retrieve raw materials and finished goods
• Transfers inventory, materials and supplies in the production system and keeps the necessary documentation logs
• Performs housekeeping duties such as trash collection, emptying drums, removing unused skids around the Press, Bobst and Calem machines
• Other duties as assigned

What Are the Requirements of the Job?

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of offset printing experience
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
• Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems
• Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team
• Sitting at workstation as little as 20% of work time, standing and walking as much as 80% depending on assignment
• Lift / push / pull up to 75 pounds
• Ability to twist, reach, squat, and bend
• Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
• Full color vision
• At least 20X40 corrected vision
• Involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks and machines.
• Ability to reach and lift above shoulders

Why Choose Kable Workforce Solutions?

• Weekly Pay
• Exclusive Access Opportunities to V.I.P. Vault
• Day 1 Benefits
• Various Bonus Opportunities
• Eligibility for Employee of the Month Rewards

How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.

About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.

We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.

Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.