Press Assistant- A shift - Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC : Job Details

Join the global leader in the fast-growing playing cards and board games industry. Cartamundi's purpose is “Sharing the Magic of Playing together”.A powerful purpose that drives social and interactive customer experiences with a human touch both online and in the physical world.ThePress Assistantis responsible for loading paper rolls onto the Web Press. This involves finding the correct grade of paper in the holding area, preparing a splice, and loading the new paper onto the Press. This position is also responsible for removing used rolls of paper from the machine and making the appropriate system entries. The Press Assistant is also responsible for the operation of the Press Feeder on the sheet-fed press, monitoring Press supplies, placing ink in the ink fountains, staging and consistently feeding all job stock; and performing routine Press maintenance – wash-up of Press and hanging of plates for next job.The Schedule for this position would be Week 1 4:45 AM to 4:45 PM Monday-Thursday, Week 2 4:45 AM to 4:45 PM Tuesday-FridayWhat You'll Do as a Press Assistant:Audit printed and unprinted job stock for print and paper quality identifying variations in caliper, paper curl, and moisture contentConstantly monitor feeder function and confirm side-guide pull and sheet registration for sheet-fed jobRandomly audit printed sheets to validate paper thickness and moisture content and confirm that the edition number matches the follower for sheet-fed jobsCheck, clean, fill, and replace ink in the fountains for the appropriate print requirements and prepare inks for subsequent jobsFind the appropriate paper grade in the holding area and record the details of the paper roll as well as make the necessary system documentation for web press jobsMonitor paper rolls and make changes while the roll is in operation using a paper splicing technique for web press jobsEvaluate the placement of the splice and remove all damaged paper for web press jobsInflate, deflate, and handle the air bar on paper rolls for web press jobsMonitor coating systems to ensure proper levels are maintained for web press jobsRemove completed paper rolls from the press dispose of all wasted paper and weigh and record scrap for web press jobsUse a hoist to load and unload paper rolls to and from the press and transfer skids for web press jobsComplete the daily task listTransfer paper to the press and transfer printed card sheets to the Bobst machineNotify Material Transfer personnel when loads need to be moved to a warehouse or taken to FinishingTurns loadsComplete power equipment training and certification process and operate powered industrial trucks to transport and retrieve raw materials and finished goodsTransfer inventory, materials, and supplies in the production system and keep the necessary documentation logsPerform housekeeping duties such as trash collection, emptying drums, removing unused skids around the Press, Bobst, and Calem machinesOther duties as assignedWe're looking for a Press Assistant with:Strong Mechanical aptitudeHigh attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelinesAbility to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problemsAbility to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team1 -3 years of offset printing experienceHigh School diploma or equivalent work experienceGood communication skills, both written and verbalBenefits aPress AssistantCan Expect from Cartamundi:Competitive payClimate-controlled facility401(k) with company matchHealth, dental, and vision insurance starting on day oneHSA and FSALife insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid time offTuition reimbursementEmployee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much morePhysical requirements and working conditions:Sitting at the workstation approximately 20% of work time, standing and walking approximately 80%Lift/push / pull up to 75 poundsAbility to twist, reach, and bendRequires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objectsAbility to operate various machines and hand toolsInvolves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks, and machinesAbility to wear provided PPE including hearing protection and steel-toed shoesThisPress Assistantposition is located on-site in our Erlanger, KY facilityApply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHSdhs.gov/e-verify.Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.No agencies please. No sponsorship available.About Cartamundi:At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.PI09392b0cbfb0-35216-#######6