Offset Press Assistant-1st shift

RR Donnelley & Sons; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a Press Assistant to prepare and monitor presses in a printing environment. The role involves ensuring proper setup, maintaining inventory, and assisting in maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have some experience in printing and be effective team players.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a printing environment preferred.
• Some experience with various hand tools is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs.
• Monitors the flow of paper throughout the run.
• Assists maintenance personnel in troubleshooting presses.

Skills

Teamwork

Use of 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 worldwide 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

1. Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly.
2. Inspects the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper, and mechanisms related to the reels.
3. Maintains proper inventory of paper and records usage and spoilage on SPC report.
4. Ensures that the roll of paper is properly unwrapped, mounted, and ready to be spliced.
5. Monitors the flow of paper throughout the run and prepares and installs new rolls when necessary.
6. Works with press operators and other assigned Press Assistants in the preventative maintenance of the presses.
7. Assists maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and making repairs to presses.
8. May assist with make-readies.
9. May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to ensure proper color as required.
10. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures, including proper handling of hazardous waste, lockout-tagout rules, and hearing and eye protection policies.
11. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
12. Follows the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a printing environment preferred. Some experience with various hand tools is also preferred. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans