Fanatics · 1 month ago
Press Helper (Night Shift)
Fanatics is a leading sports merchandise company, and they are seeking a Press Helper for the night shift to assist with the operation of offset printing presses. The role involves preparing loads, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the printing process.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
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 to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of non-repairable plates
Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder
Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock
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 of press, using hand tools
Set up inline coater using Aqueous and UV-cured coatings
Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules
Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press
Work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as instructed
Qualification
Required
Comfort Performing Tedious Tasks- Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time
Attendance- Works with supervisor to help cover difficult times. Shows up on time when scheduled and willing to work overtime as required
Conscientiousness/Safety - Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures, complies with safety regulations
Achievement Orientation - Strives to be successful at tasks and to meet or exceed goals. Accepts targets and goals, and makes certain they are met
Cooperativeness – Willing to take direction from supervisors and 1st press operator. Willing to follow rules
Communication Skills - Has the ability to clearly convey directions, information and/or feedback both verbally and in writing
Follows Directions - Is able to easily understand instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision
Proficient and knowledgeable in machine set up, troubleshooting and operation
Minimum of 1-2 years press experience required
Ability to: Read, write, perform mathematical computations, use measurement devices and record data
Ability to accurately distinguish color variation
Possess mechanical aptitude
Annual OSHA required training including pallet jack and forklift training as assigned
Preferred
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
Sheetfed press experience required
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
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