Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Press Assistant 2 supports press operations in a printing environment. The role prepares presses for runs by verifying job specifications and setting up the press, checking fountain solution and inking systems, and ensuring paper rolls and reel mechanisms are ready. The assistant monitors paper flow and inventory, records usage and spoilage, and prepares and installs new rolls as needed. The position works with press operators and other Press Assistants on preventative maintenance, assists maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs, and may help with make-readies and adjustments to ink, solvent, or varnish to establish or maintain color. The role follows safety policies, including hazardous-waste handling, lockout/tagout rules, and hearing and eye protection requirements, and follows documented processes in the ISO Quality Manual. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned. This is a third-shift role, Sunday through Thursday, from 10 PM to 6 AM. The stated pay rate is $31.53 per hour. RRD offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with match, voluntary supplemental insurance, tuition assistance, maternity and adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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

Prepare the press for a run by verifying job specifications and setting up the press accordingly.
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.
Ensure paper rolls are properly unwrapped, mounted, and ready to be spliced.
Monitor paper flow throughout the run and prepare and install new rolls when necessary.
Work with press operators and other assigned Press Assistants on preventative maintenance of the presses.
Assist maintenance personnel with press troubleshooting and repairs.
Assist with make-readies as needed.
Adjust ink, solvent, and varnish as needed to establish or maintain proper color, depending on location.
Follow and promote safety policies and procedures, including hazardous-waste handling, lockout/tagout, and hearing and eye protection.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Follow documented process requirements defined in the ISO Quality Manual.