Sheetfed Press Assistant — 2nd Shift, Growth & Training

RRD Company; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

RRD is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for the 2nd shift on our sheetfed presses. This full-time role supports press make-ready, operation, and maintenance, with emphasis on precision setup and color accuracy.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of offset press experience, be able to use a micrometer, and mentor teammates. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed presses.
• Adjust feeder, delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes and cams as needed.
• Assist in removing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers.
• Wash blankets and clean ink and rollers using solvent and press mechanism.
• Make color or register corrections and press adjustments before production run to maintain quality specs.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees to improve team performance.

Skills

Reading specifications

Micrometer operation

Press setup knowledge

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

RRD is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for the 2nd shift on our sheetfed presses. This full-time role supports press make-ready, operation, and maintenance, with emphasis on precision setup and color accuracy.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of offset press experience, be able to use a micrometer, and mentor teammates. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and adherence to safety standards.