Press Assistant 1st and 3rd Shift

RR Donnelley•West Bend, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This role prepares the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly. The Press Assistant inspects the fountain solution, inking systems, rolls of paper and the mechanisms related to the reels. They maintain proper inventory of paper, record usage and spoilage, and ensure the roll of paper is properly unwrapped, mounted, and ready to be spliced. The role monitors the flow of paper throughout the run, preparing and installing new rolls when necessary. The Press Assistant works in conjunction with press operators and other assigned Press Assistants in the preventative maintenance of the presses, and may assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and making repairs. They may also assist with make-readies and adjust ink, solvent, and varnish to ensure proper color is established or maintained. Adherence to and promotion of all safety policies and procedures, including hazardous waste handling, lock out - tag out rules, and hearing and eye protection, is required. Other related duties and participation in special projects may be assigned. It is the responsibility of all Solution Delivery employees to follow the requirements of their documented process 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

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