Press Assistant 2 - 3rd shift

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 24,962 - 34,192; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a press assistant to support run setup, maintenance and color adjustments in our Bucks County facility. You will verify specs, prep presses, monitor ink and paper flow, and assist with troubleshooting under the guidance of senior operators.

The role offers night shift hours Sunday through Thursday, a $3 per hour shift premium, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus, with competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage.

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 accordingly.
• Inspects the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related mechanisms.
• Maintains proper inventory of paper and records usage/spoilage.
• Ensures that the roll of paper is unwrapped, mounted and ready to be spliced.
• Monitors the flow of paper throughout the run and prepares new rolls when necessary.
• Works with press operators and other assigned Press Assistants on preventative maintenance.
• Assists maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repairs to press.
• May assist with make-readies.
• May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to establish or maintain color as required.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including hazardous waste handling and lock out-tag out rules.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Follows the requirements of the ISO Quality Manual.

Skills

Printing experience

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

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11pm to 7am

Shift Premium: $3 per hour

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

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.12 - $24.82 / 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 a sign-on bonus of $1000, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans