Press Assistant — Printing & Bindery (Day Shift)

RRD Company; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RRD Company is seeking a Press Assistant for its Durham, NC operation. The role supports the 12‑hour day shift, prepares presses, verifies specs, and assists with maintenance tasks within a high‑volume printing environment.

You will work alongside press operators, ensure ink and paper flow, monitor quality, and contribute to safety and process standards while supporting make-readies and equipment upkeep.

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 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

Skills

Printing experience

Hand tools

Teamwork

Job description

RRD Company is seeking a Press Assistant for its Durham, NC operation. The role supports the 12‑hour day shift, prepares presses, verifies specs, and assists with maintenance tasks within a high‑volume printing environment.

You will work alongside press operators, ensure ink and paper flow, monitor quality, and contribute to safety and process standards while supporting make-readies and equipment upkeep.