Assistant - Press - nights - rotating shift
- 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 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.