Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley & Sons; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Press Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing printing presses, monitoring paper flow, and ensuring quality control throughout the printing process. Ideal candidates will thrive in a team environment and contribute to maintaining high safety standards. With competitive hourly pay and a sign-on bonus, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a leading global provider of marketing and print solutions. Join us in transforming customer engagement through innovative printing solutions.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Maternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employer Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a printing environment preferred.
• Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press.
• Monitors the flow of paper throughout the run and prepares new rolls as needed.
• Adheres to safety policies and assists in troubleshooting press repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Hand Tool Operation

Printing Environment Experience

Job description

Company Description

Sign on Bonus $1,000

2nd shift position hours: 3:00pm to 11:00 pm

3rd shift position hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am

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

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.

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $18.18 - $26.78 / hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus of $1,000, overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance,maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans