Sheet-Fed Press Assistant: Make-Ready & Setup

RR Donnelley & Sons; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to help with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. The role includes assisting with setup materials, adjustments, and color corrections to ensure print quality.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of general offset press knowledge. On-site position with confidential handling and safety compliance in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows job specifications to determine materials and setup
• Able to use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates
• Knowledge of operating equipment safely and producing the desired product

Responsibilities

• Assist in press make-ready, operating and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset presses
• Inserts packing sheets, adjust feeders and delivery mechanisms
• Assist in color or register corrections prior to production runs
• Wash blankets and clean ink distributing rollers and ink fountains
• Support Press Operator with routine adjustments and minor repairs

Skills

Job spec reading

Micrometer use

Tool handling

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Press Operator to help with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. The role includes assisting with setup materials, adjustments, and color corrections to ensure print quality.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of general offset press knowledge. On-site position with confidential handling and safety compliance in a production environment.