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JOIN OUR TEAM
Smudge Ink is a design and letterpress printing business in Charlestown, MA. We manufacture and sell greeting cards, gifts, and custom invitations. Our team is friendly, hardworking, and a little silly.
Help us continue to grow by bringing your organizational skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm. This part-time position is a great opportunity for somebody who wants to learn more about letterpress printing and small business!
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time position with flexible hours Monday and Tuesday. We are looking for somebody to work 12-16 hours per week (exact hours TBD). Start date will be January 2019.
A shop assistant is a crucial part of our team and plays a major role in making sure our products are produced in a timely manner. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Trimming plates and setting up folders: We use plates for the printing process. All plates need to be cut to size and organized.
Oiling presses and cleaning drip pans: Presses must be maintained and the work area needs to be cleaned regularly.
Paper Cutter Maintenance: Like the presses, our industrial paper cutter needs care including regular blade changes.
Prep and finishing work: This includes prep-cutting press sheets, finish trimming, gluing notepads, mixing inks, edge painting, and folding cards.
Cleaning up and recycling: The press room can get pretty messy when we're busy. To keep things moving, the shop assistant helps with tidying and keeping up with paper recycling.
Fulfillment assistance as needed: This may include shelving finished products and filling orders.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to george@smudgeink.com. Use the subject line SHOP ASSISTANT.