ProAmpac · 15 hours ago
Printing Press Assistant
Hartford, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $21/hrProAmpac is one of the leading global flexible packaging companies, and they are seeking a Printing Press Assistant to join their Hartford, WI facility. This role involves supporting the operator of the printing press, managing materials, and ensuring quality checks while working in a collaborative and safety-oriented environment.
Customer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Back up the operator of the printing
Coordination of duties with Operator to minimize waste and downtime
General Cleaning on wash up and set-up (i.e. sink work)
Preparing for upcoming jobs
Retrieving ink from Ink Room. Manual lifting of 5-gallon ink pails that weigh up to 45 pounds
Staging of ink and plates
Pouring inks into the Press’ reservoirs and completing quality checks on ink. Manual lifting of 5-gallon ink pails is required
Perform cleaning duties of the press, which includes changing of doctor blades, seals, CI drum, chambers, etc. This may include climbing a ladder to gain access to the area that needs to be cleaned
Staging the unwind side of the press with film that will be used. Material handling equipment is required to be used
Load the unwind side of the press by use of material handling equipment. Rolls of film can vary in size and weight. Manual handing of the air shaft is required. Weight of the air shaft is 50 pounds
Assist the rewind side of the press with unloading duties. Manual removal of the air shaft is required
Prepare hazardous waste material for shipments. Work with hazardous material containers including properly sealing and labeling of containers
Shop floor data scanning
Retrieving and cutting cores as needed. Core’s weight will vary depending OD’ and length
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
A reliable, detail focused & dedicated individual with a background in manufacturing looking to advance their career in printing
Good and reliable attendance
Climbing Stairs, Bending, Twisting, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling and Squatting
Walking or standing on concrete floors for most of shift
Lifting is minimal, occasionally up to 50 lbs
Exposure to inks coatings, and solvents
Preferred
Prior operation of same or similar equipment preferred
Previous experience in printing or flexographic printing is a plus
Benefits
Production bonuses
Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
11 paid holidays
80 Hours of Paid Time Off Plus 2 Paid Personal Days - in your first full calendar year
Full Benefits including Medical| Dental | Vision |Disability Insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401k Match (45% Match up to 8% of wages)
Clean and climate-controlled environment
$2,000 Hiring Bonus on select roles
Company
ProAmpac
ProAmpac supplies flexible and paper‑based packaging solutions for a wide range of industries.
Founded in 2015
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pritzker Private Capital
2021-01-19Private Equity
2016-10-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Eric Bradford
Chief Financial Officer
Sachin Desai
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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