Press Assistant 2

RR Donnelley

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Smyrna, TN, us on site Until 9/16/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

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 industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

  • 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
  • It is the responsibility of all Solution Delivery employees to follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual
  • Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Previous experience in a printing environment preferred
Some experience in the operation of various hand tools preferred
Must be able to work in a team environment

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $16.73 - $23.04 / 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 overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s 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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

Compensation (from employer):
16.73 – 23.04 USD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Assist with press setup, operation, troubleshooting, safety, and teamwork in printing environment

Job title

Press Assistant 2

Experience level

none

Industry

printing

Location requirements

On-site in Smyrna, TN; remote not allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

press operationhand toolssafety policies

Preferred skills

printing experiencetool operation

Specializations

press operationprint maintenancequality controlsafety procedures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Smyrna, TN, USA

On-site City