Press Assistant

Job ID: 568361
Location: Durham, NC
Category: Machine Operator 
Employment Type: Temp to Hire

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BelFlex is in search of a motivated Press Assistant in the Durham, NC area. If you have experience, please apply now! 

Pay Rate: $18 -$20
Rotating 12 hour shift 

Job Description

  • Maintains proper market identification, checking mastheads, skid 
  • tickets and layouts. 
  • Maintains proper counts throughout the press runs. 
  • Operates and maintains the robotic equipment. 
  • Operates and maintains the stacker machines. 
  • Stacks signatures and maintains overall quality of skids. 
  • Identifies and reports any noticeable print defects to the Head Press Operator, Press Operator, or Supervisor. 
  •  Monitors product waste and coordinates paper waste removal in the pressroom. 
  • Completes all work assignments during make-readies and other 
  • press downtime situations. 
  • Assists with the webbing up of the printing press. 
  • Keeps presses stocked with needed supplies. 
  • Assists with the removal of waste ink, used printing plates, press side garbage, skids, slip sheets and plastic packaging. Assists with changing slip-sheets at the printing units. Assists with manual signature stacking when needed. Assists with cleaning press water systems and changing filters. Performs the Press Operator responsibilities when needed. Completes preventive maintenance assignments and initiates work orders. 
  • Develops job skills and equipment knowledge necessary for level advancement.
Required Experience: 
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, 
  • operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively within and outside of the department. 
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
  • Press Assistant 
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out 
  • instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
  • Knowledge of computer software. 
  • Good mechanical ability. 
  •  Must be able to work as part of a team with minimal supervision. 
  •  Must not be afraid to get dirty due to heavy clean-up. 
  • Desire to learn and progress through training levels. 
  • Must work a 12-hour rotating shift with overtime requirements.

Please if you are interested, Apply now and submit your resume!
Call 919-359-8824 once you have completed your application. 

Why apply to BelFlex Staffing Network? BelFlex strives to succeed together by using our whole network of clients, candidates, and talented internal professionals to staff businesses in need and put qualified people to work. BelFlex has a lot to offer our team members. Take a look at our benefits:

Weekly Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are available on start date

Unlimited $50.00 referral bonuses

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