Assistant Web Press Operator - 12-hr Night Shift Front Half (7pm - 7am)
RR Donnelley•Chanhassen, MN
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 prepares press components and materials, makes equipment adjustments, supports routine maintenance, and helps ensure that printing meets required quality specifications. This position works a fixed 12-hour front-half night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday. It is eligible for a $3 per hour night shift differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
- Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press setup materials.
- Ability to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
- Ability to use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.
- Ability to adjust feeder and feed board settings, including suctions and blast, front and side guides, and head-stop timing.
Responsibilities
- Assist with press make-ready, operation, and maintenance.
- Insert packing sheets on plate cylinders to build plates to printing height, 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 the Press Operator with color or register corrections and press adjustments before production runs to meet and maintain quality specifications.
- Perform routine operational maintenance and minor equipment repairs under the guidance of senior-level Press Operators.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Tuition assistance
- Maternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employer and partner discounts
- Night shift differential of $3 per hour
- Depending on the role, compensation may also include overtime, call-in, and stand-by pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
