Print Press Assistant(1st shift / 8:00am - 4:00pm)

**We will train the right candidate

Essential Functions:

·         Change press plates, blankets, or inserts as required.

·         Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs completed.

·         Clean oil presses.

·         Collect/inspect random samples during print runs to identify any adjustments after each roll.

·         Feed paper through press cylinder and adjust feed and tension controls.

·         Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.

·         Mix inks and fill ink fountains.

·         Verify paper and ink meet job specifications.

·         Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.

·         Estimate and deliver upon schedules and plans.

·         Quality checks.

·         Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

·         Comply with company policies and procedures.

·         Provide off-hours support.

·         Performs other duties as may be assigned.                       

Location:

JSM

9775 Commerce Circle

Kutztown, PA 19530

*Soon to be relocating to our Hamburg, PA facility.

 JSM

100 Industrial Drive

Hamburg, PA 19526

Requirements

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•        Knowledge of Production and Processing —raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency.

•         Knowledge of the English language - structure and content of English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

•         Knowledge of Computers – applications and data processing.

•         Mathematical Knowledge –arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.

•         Skilled in Operation Monitoring —watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

•         Skilled in Operation and Control — controlling operations of equipment or systems.

•         Skilled in Reading Comprehension — understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

•         Skilled in Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

•         Skilled in Judgment and Decision Making — considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

•         Near Vision Ability —seeing details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

•         Strength and Endurance Ability - lifting up to 50 lbs;  standing, bending, and stooping for up to 12 hours;  using abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

•         Ability with Arm-Hand Steadiness —keeping hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position.

•         Ability to Act with Problem Sensitivity —telling when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

•         Ability to Apply Manual Dexterity —quickly moving hand, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

•         Ability to Timely React — quickly responding (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Beneficial:

• Familiarity with print manufacturing processes and machines.
  

Benefits

*New Associates become eligible for benefits the 1^st of the month following 60 days!

·         Medical (2 plan designs to choose from)

·         Dental

·         Vision

·         Life & Disability Insurance Options

·         401K

·         Career growth & development

·         Friendly company culture! 

JSM is an equal opportunity employer.