Press Assistant 2 (Sheetfed)

Rrdonnelley; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Smyrna, TN seeks a Press Assistant to support press runs, monitor paper flow, and assist with maintenance. The role emphasizes teamwork, training of staff, and adherence to safety policies in a printing environment.

The position involves setting up presses for runs, inspecting components, and ensuring materials are properly prepared for production. Join a facility focused on quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a printing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience training new and existing employees, ensuring consistency with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press.
• Inspect fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related reel mechanisms.
• Maintain proper paper inventory; record usage and spoilage on SPC report.
• Ensure roll of paper is unwrapped, mounted and ready to splice.
• Monitor paper flow; prepare and install new rolls as needed.
• Collaborate with press operators and other Press Assistants on preventive maintenance.
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.
• May assist with make-readies and color adjustments as required by location.
• Follow safety policies including hazardous waste handling and lockout-tagout rules.
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Follow ISO Quality Manual requirements.

Skills

Printing experience

Hand tools

Team player

Training others

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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 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 & Requirements

• 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
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $16.73 - $23.04 / 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 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.

Company Culture & Policies

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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