Press Helper - Night Shift

The role

The Press Helper operates feeder, prepares loads, assists with wash-ups and make-readies and keeps the press and press areas clean. This role involves assisting with offset printing press operation and performing quality checks on printed material.

What you will do

• Assists with make-readies and with operation of offset printing press.
• Examines paper stock to ensure that it matches job ticket.
• Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies correcting solution or informs supervisor.
• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder.
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders.
• Performs rule outs and various quality checks on printed material.
• Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism.
• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers using hand tools.
• Set up inline coater using Aqueous and UV-cured coatings.
• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.

Required qualifications

• Sheetfed press experience required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years press experience required.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in machine set up, troubleshooting and operation.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• Shows up on time when scheduled and willing to work overtime as required.
• Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures and complies with safety regulations.
• Willing to take direction from supervisors and 1st press operator.
• Ability to clearly convey directions, information and/or feedback both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to easily understand instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, perform mathematical computations, use measurement devises and record data.
• Ability to accurately distinguish color variation.
• Possess mechanical aptitude.

Nice to have

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

About the company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. It is part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem which builds a global digital sports platform.