Press Assistant

The Freeport Press
Freeport, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2024 CLOSED ON 7/6/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Assistant position at The Freeport Press?

Description

Job Summary:


A nationally recognized leader in the print production of high-quality niche publications and catalogs, Freeport Press has been in continuous operation since 1880, now centrally located at our facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We've made a name for ourselves as one of the most efficient printers in North America through innovative business practices, continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology, employee development and training, plus the strategic implementation of systems and process controls. Our customers know they can expect not only great printing but real solutions to problems that every publisher faces.


The Press Assistant will be measuring, setting up and maintaining various materials for the printing equipment.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Needs to be able to operate log stacker and compensating stacker that builds neat logs and skids to assure good running ability in bindery.
  • Must inspect product quality during press run for (squareness of fold, page numbers, lap, marking of product from press or stacker and overall print quality)
  • Must know how to setup and operate local and remote piece weight scales.
  • Knowledge of general maintenance and proper cleaning of strappers and log stackers.
  • Needs to be able to give good accurate product count at end of each press run.
  • Must place skid tag on each finished skid and place skid in proper location.
  • After each run is completed, the off bearer will setup his stacker equipment to the proper specifications for the next job and assist the press crew with setup and make-ready of press.
  • General cleaning -- make sure press area is always kept clean -- floor swept, trash cans and boxes empty, press wiped down.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Able to work 12-hour shifts (7am - 7pm and 7pm - 7am) to meet customer demands.
  • Able to work overtime as required.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Great attendance.
  • Possess a good mechanical aptitude and intermediate math skills.
  • Able to use hand tools to setup and adjust equipment.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Experienced in using rulers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 60# occasionally.
  • Knowledge of how to read machine blueprints and parts list.
  • Physically capable of bending, kneeling, standing/walking on cement floors for long periods of time.

Preferred Education:

  • H.S. diploma or equivalent

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Freeport Press is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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