Offset Printing Assistant Operator (6am–2pm)

RRD Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD Company in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to assist Press Operators with make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses. This role requires attention to detail and safety.

You will adjust feeders, rollers, and color corrections to meet quality specs; must have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of offset presswork experience; shift is 6AM-2PM; pay is hourly $23.83-$37.16 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets job specifications to determine required setup materials.
• Follows instructions to operate machinery safely and produce the specified product.
• Uses a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly.
• Adjusts feeder and feed board, guides, and timing to optimize press operation.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs under senior operator guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operator with press make-ready and setup.
• Operate press under supervision and perform quality checks.
• Make color and register corrections prior to production runs.
• Maintain cleaning and upkeep of blankets, rollers, and ink fountains.
• Support in adjusting machine components to meet quality specifications.

Skills

Reading specs

Follow instructions

Micrometer use

Feeder adjustments

Routine maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RRD Company in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to assist Press Operators with make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses. This role requires attention to detail and safety.

You will adjust feeders, rollers, and color corrections to meet quality specs; must have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of offset presswork experience; shift is 6AM-2PM; pay is hourly $23.83-$37.16 with benefits.