H0364 Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley & Sons; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity

Leave adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Irvine, CA is seeking a press assistant to support high-volume printing operations. You will verify job specs, prep presses, and help ensure smooth start-up and color consistency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on use of hand tools. You will monitor paper flow, assist with make-readies, perform routine maintenance with operators, and help maintain inventory while following ISO quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a printing environment preferred.
• Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setup.
• Inspects fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper, and reel-related mechanisms.
• Monitors paper flow and replaces reels as needed.
• Maintains inventory of paper and records usage/spoilage.
• Works with press operators and assistants on preventative maintenance.
• Assists with make-readies and color adjustments as needed.
• Follows safety policies including hazardous waste handling and PPE.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects.
• Adheres to ISO Quality Manual documented processes.

Skills

Printing environment

Teamwork

Hand tools

Tools

Hand 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

• Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly
• Inspects the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and the mechanisms related to the reels
• Maintains proper inventory of paper. Records usage and spoilage on SPC report
• Ensures that the roll of paper is properly unwrapped, mounted and ready to be spliced
• Monitors the flow of paper throughout the run. Prepares and installs new roll when necessary
• Works in conjunction with the press operators and other assigned Press Assistants in the preventative maintenance of the presses.
• Assists maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and making repairs to press
• May assist with make-readies
• May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to ensure that proper color is established or maintained as required by location
• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
• It is the responsibility of all Solution Delivery employees to follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual

Qualifications

Previous experience in a printing environment preferred

Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred

Must be able to work in a team environment

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $19.00 - $27.16 per 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• life insurance
• other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• tuition assistance
• maternity
• leave adoption assistance
• employer/partner discounts

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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