Press Assistant at Lenexa

Job Description

Press Assistant The Press Assistant will remove printed materials from the press, stack and count bundles and perform tasks such as cleaning or changing press equipment for a new run. The Press Assistant will be part of a printing crew and support all functions needed.

• Safely removes printed materials from the press line and stacks bundles neatly onto skids.
• Performs a quality check of printed material and counts bundles accurately
• Basic set up of piece scales, resetting the typing machine and troubleshooting stackers.
• Perform press duties such as webbing up the press, changing ink, hanging plates, changing and cleaning blankets, cleaning up ink, oil or water spills as assigned
• Assists Press Oprerator 3 with basic duties and may train to operate the splicer, time permitting Assist with restocking materials in the work area, cleaning ovens and spills, wiping down press units and cleaning water tank behind press
• Read run information and ensures stacking patterns for the product on skid comply with instructions
• Follow all safety regulations and helps maintain a clean and orderly work area

Job Requirements

Press Assistant This position also requires the ability to bend and lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours, use hands and wrists continuously. The ability to perform basic math calculations is essential. Good verbal and written comprehension skills a must. Must be able to communicate in English.


Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Lenexa, Company: Quad Graphics.