ProAmpac · 1 day ago
Assistant - Press
ProAmpac is a leading flexible packaging company, and they are seeking an Assistant - Press to support the press operations. The role involves coordinating print orders, assisting with equipment setup, and ensuring quality control during the printing process.
Customer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Assist in Coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule
Change over the roll stand and load the roll
Check to ensure that the correct inks are available
Ensure that the colors are properly line up according to the Press Operator’s instructions
Monitor ink viscosities and level
Request additional inks from in-house ink personnel
Check roll stock to verify correct specification, roll size, width and caliper
If defective materials are found, provide roll label and internal label for traceability and identification
Assist the press operator when required
Assist Press Operator II in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over
Wash up printing units that require color change
Wash anilox rolls are they are removed from press
Assist in locating the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order
Verify coating requirements according to job instructions
Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements
Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed
Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket
Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels
Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum
Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy
When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample
At the end of the press run, perform Line Clearance as instructed by the Press Operator
Comply with departmental & job safety practices
Carry out tasks as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Assist in Coordination of print orders and trials according to the schedule
Change over the roll stand and load the roll
Check to ensure that the correct inks are available
Ensure that the colors are properly line up according to the Press Operator's instructions
Monitor ink viscosities and level
Request additional inks from in-house ink personnel
Check roll stock to verify correct specification, roll size, width and caliper
If defective materials are found, provide roll label and internal label for traceability and identification
Assist the press operator when required
Assist Press Operator II in performing all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient change over
Wash up printing units that require color change
Wash anilox rolls are they are removed from press
Assist in locating the print sleeves and make sure they match the work order
Verify coating requirements according to job instructions
Verify print position on the roll as well as slitting requirements
Check the condition of the plates and the anilox rolls needed
Check if approved proof or layout is in job jacket
Stage print sleeves and bridge mandrels
Check if inks needed are ready and perform quick draw down on the first pail or drum
Assist the press operator in patrolling press during press run to check for deviation from signed copy
When unloading the printed roll, pull a sample and check print quality against the approved sample
At the end of the press run, perform Line Clearance as instructed by the Press Operator
Comply with departmental & job safety practices
Carry out tasks as assigned by Management
Company
ProAmpac
ProAmpac supplies flexible and paper‑based packaging solutions for a wide range of industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pritzker Private Capital
2021-01-19Private Equity
2016-10-17Acquired
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