Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Press Assistant 2 prepares printing presses for production runs and supports press operations, paper handling, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role works with press operators, other Press Assistants, and maintenance personnel to keep press operations running safely and efficiently. This position works 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Heidelberg or Komori multicolor lithography presses.
Previous experience in a printing environment.
Some experience operating various hand tools.

Responsibilities

Verify job specifications and set up the press for each run.
Inspect the fountain solution, inking systems, paper rolls, and mechanisms related to the reels.
Maintain proper paper inventory and record usage and spoilage on the SPC report.
Unwrap and mount paper rolls and ensure they are ready to be spliced.
Monitor paper flow throughout the run and prepare and install new rolls as needed.
Work with press operators and other Press Assistants on preventative maintenance of the presses.
Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and press repairs.
Assist with make-readies as needed.
Adjust ink, solvent, and varnish as required to establish or maintain proper color, depending on location.
Follow and promote safety policies and procedures, including hazardous-waste handling, lockout/tagout rules, and hearing and eye protection policies.
Follow documented processes defined in the ISO Quality Manual.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.