Assistant Press Operator

RR Donnelley; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,534; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to assist Press Operators in operating and maintaining the printing press. Responsibilities include press set-up, adjustments, and routine maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of related experience, and skills in following specifications and operating equipment safely. The role offers a competitive pay of $21.00 - $30.15 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
• Ability to make adjustments to press controls to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press make ready and operation.
• Adjust and maintain press machine parts.
• Clean ink rollers and presses.

Skills

Ability to read and follow job specifications

Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely

Ability to use micrometer to mount and align printing plates

Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board

Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and repairs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 12 Hr Night Shift-Ro
• Compensation: USD 21 - USD 30.15 - hourly

Job Description

The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes:

• Inserting packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height, fastening reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and installing plates and blankets on press cylinders, using hand tools and power tools, to achieve pressure required for printing
• Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools
• Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools
• Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press
• Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
• Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product
• Ability to use micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops)
• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment under guidance of senior level Press Operators
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Requires minimum 2 years general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials

Compensation

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $21.00 - $30.15/ hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based on education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay.

Benefits

RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Employment Conditions

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.