Assistant Press Operator

RR Donnelley; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the printing industry is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to assist in operating and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing presses. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in offset presswork. Responsibilities include making adjustments to the press, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring quality specifications are met. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general knowledge of offset presswork procedures.
• Ability to adjust feeder and feed board.
• Skill in making adjustments to printing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press make ready and maintenance.
• Make necessary color or register corrections prior to production.
• Wash blankets and clean ink rollers.

Skills

Ability to read job specifications

Skill to operate equipment safely

Ability to use micrometer

Skill in routine maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Press Operator will assists 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:
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 tomake 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

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $20.00 - $26.00/hour. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

RRD offers benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Various voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Paid maternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans