Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley•St. Charles, IL

12h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This role is for a Press Assistant on the 2nd shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm). The Press Assistant prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly. They inspect the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper, and related mechanisms. The role involves maintaining paper inventory, recording usage and spoilage, and ensuring paper rolls are properly unwrapped, mounted, and ready for splicing. The assistant monitors paper flow during the run and prepares and installs new rolls as needed. They work with press operators and other assistants on preventative maintenance, assist maintenance personnel with repairs, and may help with make-readies. Adjusting ink, solvent, and varnish to maintain proper color may also be a responsibility. The role requires adherence to and promotion of all safety policies and procedures, including hazardous waste handling, lock out/tag out, and hearing/eye protection. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned. Employees must follow documented processes as defined in the ISO Quality Manual.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a printing environment preferred
Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred
Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
Marine MOS: 4616:Combat Lithographer
Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist

Responsibilities

Prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly
Inspects the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and the mechanisms related to the reels
Maintains proper inventory of paper. Records usage and spoilage on SPC report
Ensures that the roll of paper is properly unwrapped, mounted and ready to be spliced
Monitors the flow of paper throughout the run. Prepares and installs new roll when necessary
Works in conjunction with the press operators and other assigned Press Assistants in the preventative maintenance of the presses.
Assists maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and making repairs to press
May assist with make-readies
May adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to ensure that proper color is established or maintained as required by location
Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
Follows the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual