Assistant Press Operator — Print & Bindery Support

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to support Press Operators with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. You will assist in preparing the press, mounting plates, and making necessary adjustments to ensure print quality.

You will insert packing sheets, install plates and blankets, adjust feeders and guides, and perform routine maintenance. A minimum of 2 years in offset presswork and a High School diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires minimum 2 years general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials.
• Ability to use micrometer to mount and align printing plate correctly.
• Ability to follow instructions to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operator with press make ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing press.
• Insert packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height, attach reinforcing bars, install plates/blankets on press cylinders.
• Adjust feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams.
• Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers.
• Wash blankets and clean ink and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press.
• Make color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production to meet quality specs.

Skills

Reading specs

Following instructions

Micrometer usage

Press adjustment

Routine maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Offset press machinery

Job description

RRD in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to support Press Operators with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. You will assist in preparing the press, mounting plates, and making necessary adjustments to ensure print quality.

You will insert packing sheets, install plates and blankets, adjust feeders and guides, and perform routine maintenance. A minimum of 2 years in offset presswork and a High School diploma are required.