RRD is looking for an energetic & highly motivated team member to join at our Westlake Village, CA facility!
T/O Printing, an RRD Company, is looking for an experienced Press Assistant to join their team in Westlake Village, CA.
Job Responsibilities include, but is not limited to the following:
- Ensure all raw materials (paper, ink, coatings) are assembled at the press when job is started.
- Setting-up press feeder and insuring that continuous operation can be maintained throughout press run and that proper levels of ink, coating, and paper are maintained.
- Assist Lead Press Operator with changing press blankets, plates and other tasks as required.
- Responsible for washing-up press as directed, cleaning and assisting with maintenance of the press as directed and recycling waste paper and printing plates as directed.
- Under the direct supervision of lead pressmen and will heed their instructions.
Required Skills
- Basic understanding of lithography as it relates to presswork, paper, ink, related chemicals and press consumables.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions to assist in the operation of an 8-color printing press --- Kimori sheet-fed press.
- Must be experienced in the set-up, operation and maintenance of a Kimori press feeder.
- Must be versed in the use of a pallet jack, forklift, handcart, micrometer, ruler and other hand tools as required.
- Ability to inspect printed press sheet for defects, voids, spots, hickies and pagination.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and have previous experience in a commercial print shop environment.
Physical Demand:
- Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Seven (7) or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in an 8-hour workday are required.
- Sitting may be required only intermittently and occasionally.
- Stooping is usually required frequently.
- Overtime and weekends required as necessary.
Required Experience
At RRD, our people make a difference every day – in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role. They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations. Founded in 1864, RRD is a global company that employs over 30,000 people in 40 countries. For a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!
Pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.60 per hour. Salary considerations may change based on skills, experiences and qualifications of the successful candidate.
RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer