Press Assistant

Mittera is looking for Press Assistants on 2nd and 3rd shift to join our growing team!

Press Assistants provide additional support within the press department.

They are responsible for assisting their crew by stacking and bundling printed products in preparation for shipping as well as assisting in operating web-fed offset printing press, performing other in-line finishing operations as assigned, and helping to prepare and maintain the presses.

This entry-level position allows the ability to easily advance into more skilled positions.

• Uniformly jog and hand-palletize printed products off the press equipment
• Stage stacker equipment to meet current job requirements
• Pack boxes according to load tickets and put boxes in appropriate location for shipping
• Check printed product for quality defects
• Assist press team members during make-ready with wiping down blankets, changing ink, performing clean-up on/around the press, mounting plates/blankets, etc.
• Keep press areas clean and stocked with necessary supplies
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions
• Ability to communicate with press team members and supervision

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Ability to lift 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally