Assistant Offset Press Operator – Morning Shift

RRD; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD is hiring an Assistant Press Operator to support press make ready, operation, and maintenance on sheet-fed or web offset presses. The role requires following specifications, adjusting machinery, and assisting with color and register corrections.

Compensation includes hourly pay with overtime and a full benefits package. Shift hours are 6AM - 2PM, and the employer emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a confidential application process.

Qualifications

• Read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Ability to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
• Ability to use a micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
• Ability to perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs under guidance of senior level Press Operators.
• Requires minimum 2 years general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press.
• Insert packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate height and install plates/blankets on press cylinders.
• Adjust feeder, delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, and feed wheels.
• Wash blankets and clean ink and distribution rollers.
• Assist in color or register corrections and press adjustments before production run to meet quality specs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

RRD is hiring an Assistant Press Operator to support press make ready, operation, and maintenance on sheet-fed or web offset presses. The role requires following specifications, adjusting machinery, and assisting with color and register corrections.

Compensation includes hourly pay with overtime and a full benefits package. Shift hours are 6AM - 2PM, and the employer emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a confidential application process.