Press Assistant 2

RRD; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Other voluntary coverage

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD is hiring for a press operator role in Maryland. This 3rd shift position runs Sunday to Thursday, 10 PM to 6 AM. You will prepare the press, verify job specs, and monitor paper movement and ink to ensure quality runs.

The role includes safety compliance and routine maintenance support, with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Qualified candidates have printing experience, familiarity with hand tools, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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

• Prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly.
• Inspect fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related mechanisms.
• Maintain inventory of paper and record usage/spoilage.
• Ensure paper is properly unwrapped, mounted and spliced; monitor flow during run.
• Work with press operators and assistants on preventative maintenance; assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
• May assist with make-readies and adjust ink/solvent/varnish to match color requirements.

Skills

Printing experience

Team player

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

• Experience with Heidelberg or Komori multicolor lithography presses a plus.
• 3rd shift, Sunday to Thursday, 10 PM to 6 AM.
• 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 necessaryWorks 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

Compensation and Benefits

The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $31.53 / hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand‑by pay.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• 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

Additional Information

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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