Assistant Press Operator - KBA

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to support Press Operators in the operation and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses. This role involves preparing the press for production by making necessary adjustments, ensuring quality specifications are met, and performing routine maintenance. With a focus on safety and precision, the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to high-quality print production. Join a company that values innovation and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employer Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow job specifications for press set-up.
• Skill to operate equipment safely and produce desired products.
• Requires 2 years of general knowledge of offset presswork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press make ready and operation.
• Adjust press machine parts using hand tools.
• Wash blankets and clean ink rollers using solvents.

Skills

Press Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Micrometer Usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

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

This position is on a 2:2:3 schedule. The core hours are 6:45 - 7:00.

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 $21.00-$23.00/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, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans