Press Operator Assistant Day Shift 2,000 Sign on Bonus
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Job Location:
Oberlin, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a 1st shift 8hr position eligible for a $2000 Sign On Bonus! The Assistant Press Operator will assist Press Operators with press make ready operating and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press.
This includes:
- Inserting packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height fastening reinforcing bars to offset blankets and installing plates and blankets on press cylinders using hand tools and power tools to achieve pressure required for printing
- Adjusts press machine parts such as feeder and delivery mechanisms suction grippers guides feed wheels jogging devices tapes and cams using hand tools
- Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press using hand tools
- Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press
- Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work
Qualifications :
- Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
- Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product
- Ability to use micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
- Ability tomake adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g. ability to adjust suctions and blast front and side guides and the timing of the head stops)
- Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment under guidance of senior level Press Operators
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Requires minimum 2 years general knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials
Additional Information :
The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.50 - $21.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications skills experience certifications proficiency performance shift location and other business needs. Typically roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role in addition to the hourly rate of pay the total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus of $2000 overtime shift differential call-in and/or stand-by pay. RRDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Prepress
- Calipers
- Flexo Press
- Basic Math
- Math
- Press Brake Machine
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Color Management
- Micrometer
- Screen Printing
- Manufacturing
About Company
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industrys most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with ser ... View more
