Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $1000

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a Press Assistant to support press operations in a fast-paced environment. You will verify specs, set up presses, and monitor ink, paper, and reels to ensure quality production.

You will maintain paper inventory, assist with make-readies, and help troubleshoot presses with the maintenance team. A team-focused, safety-conscious candidate is preferred.

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 specs and setup.
• Inspect fountain solution, ink systems, rolls of paper and reels.
• Maintain inventory of paper; record usage and spoilage.
• Ensure roll of paper is unwrapped, mounted and ready to splice.
• Monitor paper flow and replace rolls as needed.
• Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repairs to presses.
• May assist with make-readies.
• May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to establish or maintain color as required.
• Follow safety policies, including handling of hazardous waste and lock out-tag out rules.
• Follow documented processes per ISO Quality Manual.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

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

Hours

Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm

Sign on Bonus

$1000

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

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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