Ensures that press is properly supplied with roll stock and prepares rolls for splicing. Maintains appropriate paperwork or records. May assist with pre-make-readies and make-readies. 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 Cypro 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.
• Washes blankets, helps with roller and fountain wash-up and cleans wash-up trays.
• 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.
• 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.
• It is the responsibility of all press department employees to follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual. Required Skills:

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER

Required Skills

Previous experience in a printing environment required, including previous experience as a rolltender. Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment.

Requires ability to lift and handle materials of 50+ lbs, while pushing, pulling, lifting and twisting on a regular basis; with or without an accommodation.

Requires ability to read and make mathematical computations and to visually inspect printed material as it comes off the press.

Requires ability to work in a team environment, to work any shift and to work overtime as required.

Required Experience

Previous experience in a printing environment required, including previous experience as a rolltender on a large, multi-unit press.

Previous experience in a printing environment required, including previous experience as a rolltender. Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment.

Requires ability to lift and handle materials of 50+ lbs, while pushing, pulling, lifting and twisting on a regular basis; with or without an accommodation.

Requires ability to read and make mathematical computations and to visually inspect printed material as it comes off the press.

Requires ability to work in a team environment, to work any shift and to work overtime as required.