Brook + Whittle · 22 hours ago
Press Support
Clackamas, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBrook & Whittle is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels and flexible packaging for many well-known brands. The Press Support role is essential for enhancing the efficiency of printing press operations, involving the preparation and staging of necessary components, and assisting the operator in various tasks related to the press.
CommercialPackaging ServicesPrinting
Responsibilities
Preview schedule to determine which tickets components need to be gathered first
Read over the ticket to determine any special instructions for set up. Collect the dies, cylinders and inks required for the ticket and stage them on cart
Look up ink formulations and combine inks for specified colors when needed
Pull stocks from inventory and deliver to the beginning of press
Trim printing plates to the proper length and mount them to print cylinders in the proper orientation and stage on cart
Read over the item’s plate packet to figure out the required amount of ink trays, doctor blades and aniloxes needed for print stations, and stage on cart
Mark in Label Traxx schedule the completion of staging the ticket components to indicate it is ready for press
Assist the operator in the removal or installation of ink trays, doctor blades and aniloxes from the press
Assemble ink tray components and doctor blades
Unmount plates and sticky-back from print cylinders
Drain ink from tray into proper container and wash tray, tray components, doctor blade and anilox
Clean plates and return them to the proper plate packet
Return dies, inks and cylinders to their designated storage location
Clean and organize the wash area
Replenish supplies needed for your job and the presses
Empty rag bins at press
Put away incoming Inventory
Remove empty pallets from the press area and dispose of broken ones
Refill chemical bottles and replace label information when needed
Sweep floors, empty garbage cans and empty cardboard recycle bins
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/ GED
Basic math skills required
Basic shop skills, such as using hand tools
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Competent in computer skills
Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs
Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred
Press room experience a plus but not necessary, would be willing to train
Company
Brook + Whittle
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$133.64M2025-08-11Debt Financing· $130M
2021-11-18Acquired
2014-01-09Series Unknown· $3.64M
Leadership Team
Mark Pollard
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Wood
EVP, Sprink; Chief Digital Officer
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