Union Pressman - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital and fabrication, supporting large and small brands around the world from brand creation to implementation.

 

We are hiring a Union Pressman in Cincinnati! This position will be on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) after an initial training period on 1st shift.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Set-up: Help mount printing plates, blankets, or cylinders and adjust press tolerances.
• Manage Materials: Load sheets into the press, and obtain, mix, or fill ink fountains.
• Monitor Quality: Pull proofs, check for ink coverage, alignment, and registration, and inspect ongoing print runs for defects.
• Perform Maintenance: Clean ink fountains, plates, and cylinders after jobs, and help lubricate or make minor repairs to machinery.
• Learn Operations: Study workstation controls, safety rules, and troubleshooting steps to advance toward a full press operator role.

 

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic skill with hand tools and a strong comfort level around heavy industrial machinery.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, and lift heavy stock or equipment parts.
• Attention to Detail: Good color perception and focus to spot alignment or ink density errors early.

 

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. This apprenticeship is structured as a two-year program with six-month incremental reviews and pay adjustments, progressing from $25.00 to $27.00, to $29.00, and then to the final union wage of $33.76 USD annually. Pay adjustments are contingent on job performance, attendance, and other job-related criteria. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. There is a $1.80/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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