Assistant Press Operator (Sheetfed / 2nd Shift)
RR Donnelley•Smyrna, TN
•$18 - $28
About The Position
The Assistant Press Operator assists Press Operators with make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses. The role involves preparing press cylinders and components, adjusting press mechanisms, supporting roller replacement and cleaning, and assisting with color, registration, and press adjustments to meet print quality specifications. The position also includes training and mentoring employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
Requirements
- Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine the press setup materials needed.
- Ability to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
- Ability to use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly.
- Ability to adjust feeder and feed board components, including suctions and blast, front and side guides, and head-stop timing.
- Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor equipment repairs under the guidance of senior-level Press Operators.
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
Responsibilities
- Assist with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset printing presses.
- Insert packing sheets on plate cylinders, fasten reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and install plates and blankets on press cylinders using hand and power tools.
- Adjust press components, including feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams.
- Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between press rollers.
- Wash blankets and clean ink and ink-distributing rollers and ink fountains using ink solvent and the press cleaning mechanism.
- Assist Press Operators with color or register corrections and press adjustments before production runs to meet and maintain quality specifications.
- Train and mentor new and existing employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverage
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer and partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
