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Press Assistant

SEEK Careers Staffing
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

 

Press Assistant


We are seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined Press Assistant to join our client's fast-paced printing and packaging facility. In this role, you will work closely alongside Lead Press Operators on high-speed offset and flexographic printing presses, producing custom paperboard packaging, folding cartons, and specialty paper products.


This is a key entry-to-mid-level role ideal for someone who takes pride in quality craftsmanship, enjoys hands-on mechanical work, and wants a clear pathway for advancement into a Press Operator career.


Responsibilities

-We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Press Assistant to join our client’s production team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the paper industry.


Position – Feeder Press Assistant 

Job Location – Appleton, WI

Starting Date – ASAP

Employment Term – Temp to Hire

Employment Type – Full time

Work Hours (Shift) – 1st shift

Starting Pay – $19/hr

Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays

Required Experience – 1 year of prior manufacturing experience 


Responsibilities

  • Mechanical and electronic abilities to learn the functions of the press.
  • Willingness and desire to learn the physical and chemical dynamics that comprise the printing process.
  • Must be willing to take direction from the pressman in a team environment.
  • Must have better than average color perception.
  • Must have a good understanding of what is considered good quality in the graphics arts field.
  • Read job ticket accurately and scan all components used into jobs and return to stock when finished.

 

Qualifications 

Education and/or Experience: Technical school training in Graphics Arts and/or experience as a feeder operator under an experienced pressman.


  Please send your resume to Appleton@SEEKcareers.com. Call/text at 920-954-1566 or apply online at www.seekcareers.com.


Keywords: paper, machine operator


About SEEK Careers/Staffing

You are a person with unique skills, experience and education. When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®. You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized. 


SEEK Careers/Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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