Web Press Assistant: Printing Setup & Run Support

RR Donnelley; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a Press Assistant for a 12-hour day shift rotation (7:00 AM–7:00 PM). Schedule: Mon, Tue, Fri; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu. You will prepare the press, verify specs, and assist with maintenance while ensuring color accuracy and safety.

The role requires teamwork, basic tool use, and a background in a printing environment. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a printing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate or assist in operating printing presses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up.
• Inspect fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and related mechanisms.
• Maintain paper inventory and record usage/spoilage.
• Ensure paper rolls are unwrapped, mounted, and ready to splice.
• Monitor paper flow and install new rolls as needed.
• Assist press operators in preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Help with make-readies as needed.
• Adjust ink/solvent/varnish to achieve color as required by location.
• Follow safety policies including hazardous waste handling and lockout/tagout rules.
• Support documented processes per ISO Quality Manual.

Skills

Teamwork

Press operation

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

RR Donnelley is seeking a Press Assistant for a 12-hour day shift rotation (7:00 AM–7:00 PM). Schedule: Mon, Tue, Fri; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu. You will prepare the press, verify specs, and assist with maintenance while ensuring color accuracy and safety.

The role requires teamwork, basic tool use, and a background in a printing environment. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package and overtime opportunities.