Roll Tender

RR Donnelley•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•$42,848 - $59,675•Onsite

About The Position

RR Donnelley of Elk Grove Village has an exciting opportunity for a Roll Tender/Feeder whose looking for a fresh start! This role involves loading rolls of paper onto printing presses, inspecting paper for defects, preparing the paper for continuous operation, and potentially assisting with press make-ready tasks and maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine materials needed to run the job successfully.
Ability to make adjustments to auto splicer.
Knowledge of materials and requirements for press.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

6 months up to 1 year of web press-printing experience
Experience loading paper and preparing slice for continuous operation of the press

Responsibilities

Load rolls of paper onto an automatic splicing unit of web offset printing press or a Gravure press
Inspect rolls of paper for blemishes or tears and cuts away damaged area with knife.
Roll paper into loading position on automatic splicer, insert shaft of automatic splicer through roll core, secure holding chucks of automatic splicer to shaft ends, and thread paper through press components to prepare press for printing.
Apply adhesive strip to backup roll and insert backup roll onto an automatic splicing unit of press to prepare paper for automatic splicing.
Remove roll of leftover paper from press after automatic splicing.
May operate a mechanical truck to transport rolls of paper to press area.
May assist with some of the make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examining plates, prepping and installing blankets, adjusting tension etc.
May clean press and clean and install press components to maintain press in working order.
May prepare and prepares and loads flat stock into a sheet-fed press.