Sheet-Fed Press Assistant — Hands-On Offset Printing

RR Donnelley & Sons; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to support make ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. You will insert packing sheets, install plates and blankets, and adjust press components to meet printing specs.

Responsibilities include color/register corrections, tool-assisted maintenance, and following safety procedures. Requires a HS diploma or GED and at least 2 years in offset presswork; typical duties align with 6AM-2PM shifts and a

Qualifications

• Read and follow job specifications to determine set-up materials.
• Follow instructions to operate equipment safely.
• Use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly.
• Adjust feeder, guides, timing and related press components.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs under supervision.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with press make ready, operation, and maintenance.
• Insert packing sheets to build up plate height and install plates.
• Adjust press parts including feeder, suction grippers, guides.
• Assist in removing/replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure.
• Make color or register corrections prior to production.

Skills

Read specs

Operate safely

Micrometer use

Press adjustments

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to support make ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. You will insert packing sheets, install plates and blankets, and adjust press components to meet printing specs.

Responsibilities include color/register corrections, tool-assisted maintenance, and following safety procedures. Requires a HS diploma or GED and at least 2 years in offset presswork; typical duties align with 6AM-2PM shifts and a