Press Assistant/Feeder

RRD; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

RRD in Pittsburgh is seeking a Press Feeder for 1st Shift (7am–3pm) who will verify job specs, set up the press, and ensure smooth operation from start to finish. You will monitor ink, paper rolls, and the reels, while maintaining safe work practices and accurate records.

You will collaborate with press operators and maintenance staff to troubleshoot issues, assist with make-readies, and help uphold ISO quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a printing environment.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare press by verifying specs and setup.
• Inspect fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related to the reels.
• Maintain paper inventory and record usage on SPC report.
• Assist maintenance personnel and with make-readies as needed.

Skills

Printing experience

Hand tools

Teamwork

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

Seeking a Press Feeder for 1st Shift (7am - 3pm)

• 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 salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19 - $24 / 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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