Press Assistant 2 - Litho

RR Donnelley & Sons; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RRD in Durham, NC is seeking a Press Assistant to support press runs, verify specs, and ensure setup accuracy. You will monitor ink, paper, and reels, assist with make-readies, and work with press operators to uphold quality and safety standards.

We offer $15.00–$25.00 per hour plus overtime and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a printing environment preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Able to follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly.
• Inspects fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related mechanisms.
• Maintains proper paper inventory and records usage/spoilage.
• Ensures paper is unwrapped, mounted, and ready to be spliced.
• Monitors paper flow, prepares new rolls as needed, and assists maintenance.
• Supports make-readies and adjusts ink/solvent/varnish to match color requirements.
• Adheres to safety policies, including handling hazardous waste and PPE.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Printing experience

Attention to safety

Tools

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

• 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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $15.00-$25.00 per 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 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.

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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