Print Press Assistant - Learn Press & Lead with Teamwork

RRD

Smyrna (TN)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD in Smyrna, Tennessee, is seeking a Press Assistant to join our print production team. You will help prepare presses, verify specs, and support ongoing runs in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

You will work closely with press operators, assist with maintenance, ensure safety policies are followed, and help mentor new employees while upholding ISO quality standards.

This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a large global services company.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a printing environment preferred.
  • Experience using hand tools is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a team and follow policies.
  • Experience mentoring new employees.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the press for a run by verifying specs and setup.
  • Inspect fountain solution, inking systems, rolls and reels mechanisms.
  • Maintain paper inventory and record usage/spoilage on SPC report.
  • Ensure proper unwrapping, mounting and splicing of paper rolls.
  • Support maintenance in troubleshooting and repairs to presses.
  • Follow ISO Quality Manual and safety policies.

Skills

Teamwork
Mentoring
Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

RRD in Smyrna, Tennessee, is seeking a Press Assistant to join our print production team. You will help prepare presses, verify specs, and support ongoing runs in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

You will work closely with press operators, assist with maintenance, ensure safety policies are followed, and help mentor new employees while upholding ISO quality standards.

This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a large global services company.

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