Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Press Assistant (PA)

LOCATION: Shelton, CT

Shift: Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 2pm. Will train on first shift 6am-4pm for 90 days.


Pay: $19/hr while training. Shift increase once moved to 2nd shift.

1. Basic Function/Summary

Press Assistants are responsible for building press parts, delivery of parts, and assisting the RCS Press Operators changing over the parts on the Gallus RCS 430 printing press.

1. Essential Functions include the following (note: other duties may be assigned)

The Press Assistant is responsible for:

1. Delivers parts, materials, tools and supplies to Press Operators.
2. Reviews Press schedule and stages orders for Press Operators.
3. Assists Press Operators as needed to clean and set-up Printing Press.
4. Installs and removes print heads, unwind units, hot stamps, material and dies.
5. Mounts printing plates on cylinders and sharpens squeegee blades.
6. Maintains production area by removing garbage and organizing supplies.
7. Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles ink trays/chambers.
8. Operates and maintains parts washing units and properly disposes of used materials.
9. Participate in Process Improvement projects.
10. OT and switching of shifts may be required at times.
11. Expected to perform job functions at times, alone with no supervision or assistance.

1. Skills/Aptitudes:

1. Good mechanical skills
2. Basic computer and math skills.
3. Able to read, write and speak English.
4. The candidate must have the ability to use, read and interpret scientific measurement and inspection tools devices.
5. Team player, good organizational skills, and attention to detail.
6. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all departments.
7. Prior related experience preferred.

Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality.HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.


Meet Your Recruiter

Derrick Spalding

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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