The goal of Press Support is to further the operator’s efficiency in the operation of their printing press. Following the daily schedule, they gather components required for subsequent jobs and stage them accordingly. At a moment’s notice they are prepared to assist the operator in the setup, copy changeover or teardown of the operator’s scheduled job. Their support is vital to a clean, organized and productive environment.

Job Duties:

· Preview schedule to determine which tickets components need to be gathered first.

· Read over the ticket to determine any special instructions for set up. Collect the dies, cylinders and inks required for the ticket and stage them on cart.

· Look up ink formulations and combine inks for specified colors when needed.

· Pull stocks from inventory and deliver to the beginning of press.

· Trim printing plates to the proper length and mount them to print cylinders in the proper orientation and stage on cart.

· Read over the item’s plate packet to figure out the required amount of ink trays, doctor blades and aniloxes needed for print  stations, and stage on cart. 

· Mark in Label Traxx schedule the completion of staging the ticket components to indicate it is ready for press.

· Assist the operator in the removal or installation of ink trays, doctor blades and aniloxes from the press.

· Assemble ink tray components and doctor blades.

· Unmount plates and sticky-back from print cylinders.

· Drain ink from tray into proper container and wash tray, tray components, doctor blade and anilox.

· Clean plates and return them to the proper plate packet.

· Return dies, inks and cylinders to their designated storage location.

· Clean and organize the wash area.

· Replenish supplies needed for your job and the presses.

· Empty rag bins at press.

· Put away incoming Inventory.

· Remove empty pallets from the press area and dispose of broken ones.

· Refill chemical bottles and replace label information when needed. 

· Sweep floors, empty garbage cans and empty cardboard recycle bins.

 Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED

• Basic math skills required

• Experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred

• Press room experience a plus but not necessary, would be willing to train

• Basic shop skills, such as using hand tools

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Competent in computer skills

• Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.

• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members

About Us:

About Us: Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label! "Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.