Web Press Assistant 2 - 12-hr Day Shift Rotating (7am - 7pm)

RR Donnelley•Chanhassen, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a 12-hour day shift rotating (7:00AM to 7:00PM). The schedule involves working Monday, Tuesday, Friday in Week 1, and Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday in Week 2. The role involves preparing the press for a run by verifying job specifications and setting up the press accordingly. Responsibilities include inspecting the fountain solution, inking systems, paper rolls, and reel mechanisms, maintaining paper inventory, and recording usage and spoilage. The assistant will ensure paper rolls are properly unwrapped, mounted, and ready for splicing, monitor paper flow during the run, and prepare and install new rolls as needed. This role also involves collaborating with press operators and other assistants on preventative maintenance, assisting maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs, and potentially aiding with make-readies. Adjustments to ink, solvent, and varnish may be required to maintain proper color. Adherence to and promotion of all safety policies and procedures, including hazardous waste handling, lock out/tag out, and personal protective equipment, is mandatory. Other related duties and participation in special projects may be assigned. Employees are responsible for following 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

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