Press Assistant - Printing & Press Support

RR Donnelley & Sons; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity

Leave adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Irvine, CA is seeking a press assistant to support high-volume printing operations. You will verify job specs, prep presses, and help ensure smooth start-up and color consistency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on use of hand tools. You will monitor paper flow, assist with make-readies, perform routine maintenance with operators, and help maintain inventory while following ISO quality procedures.

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 setup.
• Inspects fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper, and reel-related mechanisms.
• Monitors paper flow and replaces reels as needed.
• Maintains inventory of paper and records usage/spoilage.
• Works with press operators and assistants on preventative maintenance.
• Assists with make-readies and color adjustments as needed.
• Follows safety policies including hazardous waste handling and PPE.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects.
• Adheres to ISO Quality Manual documented processes.

Skills

Printing environment

Teamwork

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Irvine, CA is seeking a press assistant to support high-volume printing operations. You will verify job specs, prep presses, and help ensure smooth start-up and color consistency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on use of hand tools. You will monitor paper flow, assist with make-readies, perform routine maintenance with operators, and help maintain inventory while following ISO quality procedures.