Production Assistant - Printing Services

The Production Assistant assists the Multistage Operator and Second Operator operate the multi-stage presses by ensuring product meets quality standards and is run efficiently and troubleshooting any production problems. This position will also assist in plantwide general duties as required. Also, the Production Helper is responsible for training other Production Helpers and learning Multistage Operator and Second Operator responsibilities and cover for Second Operator's absence. No direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
• Follow all safety rules & Actively participate in Safety, Health, and Environment program
•Take direction from and assist Multistage Operator and Second Operator with all duties related to operation of press
• Responsible for cleanliness of press and other areas as assigned by Supervisor
•Empty rag cans, solid and liquid hazardous containers, and empty used blades. Label Hazardous waste cans properly
•Prepare for wash-up by having all necessary supplies ready for each stage, wash-up and set-up on all presses
•Prepare materials for upcoming job on area of assignment. Coordinate with ink production suppliers to get ink to proper stage
•Check and ensure viscosities and ink levels. Bring out inks as needed
•Take out turns for every roll during production run, label and package as required
•Stack pallets and presses with needed supplies
•Assist with set-up and breakdown of job
•Learn solvent dispense system
•Utilize SAP ERP system
•Learn Second Operator duties and fill in during absence
•Available for Overtime/off shifts as needed
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•General Mechanical Knowledge
•Farnsworth-Munsell color test score of Average Discrimination or above
•Basic Computer Skills
•Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to all levels of management
•Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
•Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to create and interpret bar charts/graphs
•Ability to accurately read a tape measure, take precise measurements, and ensure proper customer specs
•Successfully complete the training matrix
•Forklift License (training and certification provided by SURTECO)
•Exceptionally good and consistent color matching ability
Desired Qualifications:
•2-year technical degree
•Complete Forklift Certification if required
•Previous Printing Experience
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed
•Must be medically qualified to use respiratory protection for wash ups
•Frequently positions self to use/maintain personal protective equipment
•Regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; sit; bend; kneel; squat; climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
•Comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment alongside machines, equipment, etc.
•Ability to detect, distinguish, or determine the source of a smell
•Exposure or works around chemical processing, unregulated temperature, dusty conditions
Travel Requirements:
Time spent away from home or typical office location.