Press Helper (Night Shift)Allen, TX, United States
Press Helper (Night Shift)
About Us
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
Role Summary
The Press Helper operates feeder, prepares loads, assists with wash-ups and make-readies and keeps the press and press areas clean.
Schedule: 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule.
Essential Functions
- Assists with make-readies and with operation of offset printing press.
- Examines paper stock to ensure that it matches job ticket.
- Examines offset printing plate for visual defects and applies correcting solution to repair minor defects or informs supervisor of non-repairable plates.
- Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
- Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.
- Performs rule outs and various quality checks on printed material.
- Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism.
- Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
- Set up inline coater using Aqueous and UV-cured coatings.
- Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules.
- Performs proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of press.
- Work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as instructed.
Qualifications
- Comfort Performing Tedious Tasks-Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
- Attendance- Works with supervisor to help cover difficult times. Shows up on time when scheduled and willing to work overtime as required.
- Conscientiousness/Safety - Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures, complies with safety regulations.
- Achievement Orientation - Strives to be successful at tasks and to meet or exceed goals. Accepts targets and goals, and makes certain they are met
- Cooperativeness – Willing to take direction from supervisors and 1st press operator. Willing to follow rules.
- Communication Skills - Has the ability to clearly convey directions, information and/or feedback both verbally and in writing
- Follows Directions - Is able to easily understand instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Education & Experience
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Sheetfed press experience required.
- Proficient and knowledgeable in machine set up, troubleshooting and operation.
- Minimum of 1-2 years press experience required.
Skills & Abilities
- On The Job Training: Annual OSHA required training including pallet jack and forklift training as assigned
- Ability to: Read, write, perform mathematical computations, use measurement devises and record data. Ability to accurately distinguish color variation. Possess mechanical aptitude.
Physical Demands
General Movement
- Stand: Constantly (more than 5.5 hours/day)
- Walk: Frequently (2.5–5.5 hours/day)
- Handle objects: Constantly
- Reach outward: Constantly
- Reach above shoulder: Occasionally (up to 2.5 hours/day)
- Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
- Bend: Constantly
Strength Requirements
- Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs.
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
- Sense of Sound
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection)
Work Environment
While performing Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees in this position may be advised or required to utilize personal protective equipment including but not limited to: ear protection, eye protection, and lifting equipment.
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