H0364 Press Assistant 2

RRD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave/adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This press assistant role supports press operations across the production line, ensuring readiness and quality at every run.

You will verify job specs, set up presses, inspect inks, paper, and reels, and collaborate with press operators to maintain smooth workflow. The position emphasizes safety and ISO processes, with competitive hourly pay in the US.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press.
• Inspect the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related reel mechanisms.
• Maintain inventory of paper and record usage and spoilage on SPC report.
• Ensure that the roll of paper is unwrapped, mounted and ready to splice.
• Monitor the flow of paper during the run and install new rolls when needed.
• Work with press operators and other Press Assistants on preventive maintenance.
• Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repairs to presses.
• May assist with make-readies.
• May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to ensure proper color.
• Follow safety policies and ISO Quality Manual requirements.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Printing experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job 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.

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.

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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