Printing Press Assistant — Setup, Maintenance & Color

RRD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave/adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This press assistant role supports press operations across the production line, ensuring readiness and quality at every run.

You will verify job specs, set up presses, inspect inks, paper, and reels, and collaborate with press operators to maintain smooth workflow. The position emphasizes safety and ISO processes, with competitive hourly pay in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in printing environment preferred.
• Some experience in operation of hand tools preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press.
• Inspect the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related reel mechanisms.
• Maintain inventory of paper and record usage and spoilage on SPC report.
• Ensure that the roll of paper is unwrapped, mounted and ready to splice.
• Monitor the flow of paper during the run and install new rolls when needed.
• Work with press operators and other Press Assistants on preventive maintenance.
• Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repairs to presses.
• May assist with make-readies.
• May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to ensure proper color.
• Follow safety policies and ISO Quality Manual requirements.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Printing experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This press assistant role supports press operations across the production line, ensuring readiness and quality at every run.

You will verify job specs, set up presses, inspect inks, paper, and reels, and collaborate with press operators to maintain smooth workflow. The position emphasizes safety and ISO processes, with competitive hourly pay in the US.