Press Assistant 2 - Print Production Aide (Ink & Setup)

RRD Company; Quakertown (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Press Operator on 3rd shift to prepare presses for runs, verify specs, and manage ink, paper, and roll changes in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety policies and proper maintenance collaboration with other press staff.

Qualified candidates will have printing environment experience, familiarity with hand tools, and strong team collaboration skills. Location is on-site in Quakertown, PA with a Monday–Friday 7am–3pm schedule and a $1000 sign-on bonus.

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 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 necessaryWorks 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

Skills

Printing experience

Hand tools

Teamwork

Job description

RRD is seeking a Press Operator on 3rd shift to prepare presses for runs, verify specs, and manage ink, paper, and roll changes in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety policies and proper maintenance collaboration with other press staff.

Qualified candidates will have printing environment experience, familiarity with hand tools, and strong team collaboration skills. Location is on-site in Quakertown, PA with a Monday–Friday 7am–3pm schedule and a $1000 sign-on bonus.