Press Assistant: Make-Ready & Materials

RR Donnelley & Sons; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a press operator to load materials, adjust feeders, and prepare equipment for operation on rotating 1st/2nd shifts in our Livonia, MI facility. You will handle plates, assist with make-ready, and help keep the press running smoothly while following safety and quality standards.

Compensation ranges from $19.30 to $25.20 per hour, with potential bonuses or incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. This on-site role offers steady hours with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of presswork procedures and materials.
• Ability to follow instructions to assist in press set up, operation and maintenance.
• Able to operate hand carts, pallet jacks, stackers, and hydraulic feed mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Load paper or raw materials into feeders to supply a constant flow while the equipment is running.
• Make adjustments to the feeder mechanism based on paper size.
• Deliver components such as plates or spray heads for installation.
• Recycle old/discarded plates.
• Provide basic assistance as needed to make-ready the equipment.
• Assist with retrieving plates, hanging plates and recycling/storing plates during make-ready.

Skills

Press setup

Equipment operation

Material handling

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a press operator to load materials, adjust feeders, and prepare equipment for operation on rotating 1st/2nd shifts in our Livonia, MI facility. You will handle plates, assist with make-ready, and help keep the press running smoothly while following safety and quality standards.

Compensation ranges from $19.30 to $25.20 per hour, with potential bonuses or incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. This on-site role offers steady hours with rotating shifts.