Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quail Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Tennessee is hiring a press operator. The role involves preparing presses, verifying specs, and setting up for runs. You will monitor ink, solution, and paper rolls while coordinating with fellow operators to ensure smooth production.

Experience in printing is preferred; you will also maintain paper inventories, troubleshoot with maintenance, and mentor junior staff as needed. Committed to safety and ISO processes, the position offers steady hours.

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 setting up the press.
• Inspects fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related mechanisms.
• Maintains proper inventory of paper and records usage on SPC report.
• Ensures the paper roll is unwrapped, mounted and ready to splice.
• Monitors the flow of paper during the run and installs a new roll as needed.
• Works with press operators and assistants in preventative maintenance.
• Assists maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs to presses.
• May assist with make-readies.
• May adjust ink, solvent and varnish to maintain color as required.
• Follows safety policies including handling of hazardous waste and PPE rules.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects.
• Adheres to documented processes per ISO Quality Manual.
• Trains and mentors new and existing employees to improve performance.

Skills

Printing industry knowledge

Teamwork

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
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

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

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $16.73 - $23.04 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans