Skilled Finishing Press Assistant - Part Time
Job Description
Quad’s Chalfont facility is seeking Night Shift Part‑Time 1st Pressman and Press Assistants (with the chance of becoming full time) to join our growing team! This is an excellent opportunity to learn the Printing/Finishing process from the ground up in a progressive, high‑tech manufacturing environment. Many employees who start in this role advance into full‑time Machine Operator positions, making this an ideal entry point for individuals seeking long‑term career growth.
Work Schedule (Required – No Exceptions)
This position follows a 2-3 (day) workweek with working every other weekend 7am-7pm
Or
Follows an every Sun-Tuesday night every other Sat. night or every Wednesday -Friday every other Sat. night 7pm-7am
Also once interviewed Part time schedules could be modified
If you are unable to commit to one of these schedules reliably, please do not apply.
Attendance and schedule consistency are crucial for effective training, seamless team coverage, and operational success.
Compensation
Starting wages: $18.00 for press assistants( based on experience and employment history)
Starting wages: $ 21-24 for 1st pressman (based on experience and employment history)
Additional $1.25/hour night shift differential
Career Growth
Press/Finishing Employees who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and mechanical aptitude can move into:
Skilled Machine Operator positions
Production leadership opportunities
Quad invests in training and provides a clear pathway for motivated individuals to grow their careers in manufacturing and printing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Press assistant
Hanging rolls of Pre-printed paper
Work with glue/ink and maintain glue/ink pockets
Scanning and tracking rolls
Follow all quality, safety, and production guidelines
Communicate effectively with team members
Assist with special handwork, and customer‑specific requests
Maintain clean and orderly work areas
First Pressman
Setting/monitoring/maintaining register and folds/perfs/die cuts
Setting up computers, units/folders and auxillary equipment
Assisting in preventive maintenance
Follow all quality, safety, and production guidelines
Communicate effectively with team members
Assist with special handwork, and customer‑specific requests
Maintain clean and orderly work areas
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Printing, factory, or mechanical experience is a plus
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to read/write measurements
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic computer/touchscreen skills
Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist movements
Ability to lift 10–20 lbs regularly and handle materials up to 80 lbs
Ability to move materials from pallets (up to 48") to work surfaces (42")
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment
Strong teamwork and independent‑work capabilities