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Position: Press Assistant
Location: Hickory
Shift: Night Shift | 12-hour shifts | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Monday – Thursday
Pay Rate: $18.76/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential
Summary Description
The Press Assistant supports the Press Operator on a flexographic printing press to produce printed rolls of film according to company and customer specifications, while meeting quality standards in the most efficient and economical manner possible. This role also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assist in the operation and production of the press, including support of print quality standards
Understand basic printing terminology, press components, and their general use
Maintain cleanliness of presses and surrounding work areas
Stage press components for upcoming jobs, including sleeves, anilox, ink, and film
Verify plate numbers against item specification sheets
Maintain required levels of materials such as ink and film to keep the press running efficiently
Support print quality by monitoring print position, copy accuracy, UPC codes, register, and impressions
Account for all film used and returned during the shift
Apply roll tickets and weights to each roll and maintain accurate records in Shop Floor computer systems
Return inks, plates, sleeves, and film to proper locations with correct identification after each order
Learn Press Operator functions and fill in during operator absences when needed
Assist in training probationary Press Assistants
Locate and follow packout instructions to meet customer requirements
Monitor press operation during breaks, identify defects, and stop press when needed to prevent waste
Properly clean drum, nip rolls, and chill roll
Acknowledge and monitor doctor blade chamber condition
Perform other duties as directed by Shift Leader or Production Manager
We’d Love to Hear From You If
You are mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand tools
You can read and follow both verbal and written instructions
You have prior manufacturing experience (preferred but not required)
You have a stable work history with strong attendance and safety habits
You can stand for long periods of time
You can lift up to 50 pounds
You are comfortable performing repetitive movements in a production environment
Benefits
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
Paid time off and holidays
Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
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