Press Assistant

RR Donnelley • Durham, NC

108d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Operates the delivery end of the press unit (robot) and assists with additional press functions. The role involves maintaining proper market identification, checking mastheads, skid tickets and layouts, and ensuring proper stack counts throughout the press runs. The operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining robotic equipment and stacking machines, stacking signatures, and maintaining overall quality of skids. The position requires identifying and reporting any noticeable print defects to the Head Press Operator, Press Operator, or Supervisor, monitoring product waste, and coordinating paper waste removal in the pressroom. The operator will also assist with webbing up the printing press, keeping presses stocked with needed supplies, and performing preventive maintenance assignments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 0 - 2 years Relevant Experience (Required)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively within and outside of the department.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of computer software.
• Ability to complete minor repairs on the finishing line equipment.
• Desire to learn and complete training levels.
• Ability to work on a team with minimal supervision.
• Must not be afraid to get dirty due to heavy clean-up of ink and dust debris.
• Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift with overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper market identification, checking mastheads, skid tickets and layouts.
• Responsible for maintaining proper stack counts throughout the press runs.
• Operates and maintains the robotic equipment and stacking machines.
• Stacks signatures and maintains overall quality of skids.
• Identifies and reports any noticeable print defects to the Head Press Operator, Press Operator, or Supervisor.
• Monitors product waste and coordinates paper waste removal in the pressroom.
• Develops job skills and equipment knowledge necessary for level advancement.
• Completes all work assignments during make-readies and other press downtime situations.
• Assists with the webbing up of the printing press.
• Keeps presses stocked with needed supplies.
• Assists with the removal of waste ink, used printing plates, press side garbage, skids, slip sheets and plastic packaging.
• Assists with changing slip-sheets at the printing units.
• Assists with manual signature stacking when needed.
• Assists with cleaning press water systems and changing filters.
• Performs the Press Operator responsibilities when needed.
• Assists Head Press Operator and press team in making press related decisions resulting in performance in the areas of production, waste and quality.
• Completes preventive maintenance assignments and initiates work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees