Pressroom Apprentice

Job Description: Allegiance Staffing is seeking a Pressroom Apprentice for one of the area’s premier print houses. In this role you will assist the press operator in set-up, operation, and maintenance of offset press. Number one priority is to keep the press running!

Shift:

• 2nd Shift – Monday through Friday 2pm to 10pm - $16/hr
• 3rd Shift – Monday through Friday 10pm to 6am - $17.60/hr

Duties & Responsibilities of Delivery Driver:

• Assist operator in setting up press for single/multi color work, including, but not limited to, hanging plates, setting up and loading feeder, adding ink into fountains, mixing ink.
• While press is running, prepare for the next job, as to minimize the amount of time the press is stopped.
• Look for paper and ink for next job.
• Keep feeder operational and pre-loaded during press run.
• Maintain proper level of ink in fountains during press run.
• Move loads from delivery if pressman requires.
• Assist operator in wash-up and preparation for next job.
• Remove gum plates as directed.
• If washers are not working, remove ink from fountains, clean rollers, fountains and back cylinders.
• Change blanket washers as required.
• Report any low supplies to Pressroom Supervisor.
• Monitor chemistry in dampening system.
• Keep work area net and clean.
• Take out trash and Gaylords DAILY.
• Clean Ink Knives DAILY.
• Leave the area as you would want it left for you.
• Follow-through with any and all requests from Head Pressman.
• Insures quality standards are met.
• Assist on other equipment or in other departments as needed/requested.
• All other duties as requested or assigned

Job Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of press operations and functions.
• Self motivated willing to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done, including overtime.
• Good mechanical ability
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Physically able to lift and move heavy objects (80 Ibs), as well as work and move in confined spaces.
• Flexibility and a good team player.
• Must understand and follow company rules regarding personal safety and the safety of others.
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential part of the job.
• Proficient in oral and written communication
• Must understand and follow company rules regarding personal safety and the safety of others
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential part of the job

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Louisville, KY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location