Printing Press Assistant — Setup, Ink & Maintenance

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quail Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Tennessee is hiring a press operator. The role involves preparing presses, verifying specs, and setting up for runs. You will monitor ink, solution, and paper rolls while coordinating with fellow operators to ensure smooth production.

Experience in printing is preferred; you will also maintain paper inventories, troubleshoot with maintenance, and mentor junior staff as needed. Committed to safety and ISO processes, the position offers steady hours.

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.
• Inspects fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related mechanisms.
• Maintains proper inventory of paper and records usage on SPC report.
• Ensures the paper roll is unwrapped, mounted and ready to splice.
• Monitors the flow of paper during the run and installs a new roll as needed.
• Works with press operators and assistants in preventative maintenance.
• Assists maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs to presses.
• May assist with make-readies.
• May adjust ink, solvent and varnish to maintain color as required.
• Follows safety policies including handling of hazardous waste and PPE rules.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects.
• Adheres to documented processes per ISO Quality Manual.
• Trains and mentors new and existing employees to improve performance.

Skills

Printing industry knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Tennessee is hiring a press operator. The role involves preparing presses, verifying specs, and setting up for runs. You will monitor ink, solution, and paper rolls while coordinating with fellow operators to ensure smooth production.

Experience in printing is preferred; you will also maintain paper inventories, troubleshoot with maintenance, and mentor junior staff as needed. Committed to safety and ISO processes, the position offers steady hours.