Press Apprentice
Press Apprentice
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Job Description
The Press Apprentices provides an accelerated training program that features progression steps of increasing skill level responsibility and pay! Training may be completed in as few as 18 24 months depending on the participants pace of progress. This is an opportunity to learn a Skilled Trade at no cost to you!
Start at $17/hour as an Apprentice ($1.75 for 2nd or 3rd shift). 3 Months Later Convert to RRD at $17.50. Enjoy fullbenefits including 401K vacation and sick time as well as 10 paid Holidays per year!
Progression Increases April and October $.50 each increase during training. Promotions As you gain experience you can promote to next level position (with additional pay increase) in your career path.
Trainees will learn how to install plates and blankets on press cylinders adjust press machine parts delivery mechanisms suction grippers guides jogging devices tapes and cams using hand tools. Trainees will also assist Press Operator with press make ready and perform manual and machine operator tasks in the setup maintenance and operation of the printing press.
Responsibilities:
- Learn to prepare the press for a run by verifying job specs and setting up the press accordingly
- Learn to inspect the fountain solution inking systems paper and the press mechanisms
- Learn to monitors the flow of paper throughout the run adding more when necessary
- Learn to work in conjunction with the press operators and other assigned Press Assistants in the preventative maintenance of the presses.
- Learn to assist with some of the makeready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates examining plates prepping and installing blankets etc
- 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
Qualifications :
Mechanically inclined (worked on bicycles motor cycles cars helped with home improvements)
Ability to maintain good attendance (including reliable means of transportation)
Ability to read and interpret documents to include job tickets safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally under the guidance of Press Operators.
Additional Information :
The pay range for this role at the noted location is $17 / hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon but not limited to: education skills experience proficiency performance shift and location. In addition to base salary depending on the role the total compensation package may also include overtime shift differential callin and standby pay. RRD offers benefits including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus tuition assistance maternity leave adoption assistance and employer/partner discounts.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
