Assistant Press Operator

RRD; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking an Assistant Press Operator in Lancaster, Ohio to support press make ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses. You will help with setup, plate mounting, blanket installation, and color/register adjustments to meet quality specs.

The role requires basic press knowledge, ability to read specs, and use micrometers and hand tools. High school diploma or GED is required, with at least two years of offset press experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press setup materials.
• 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 to make adjustments to feeder and feed board and timing of head stops.
• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press.
• Insert packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height and install plates/blankets.
• Adjust feeder, delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels and related parts.
• Remove and replace worn rollers and adjust pressure between rollers with hand tools.
• Perform color or register corrections and press adjustments prior to production run.

Skills

Read job specs

Follow safety instructions

Use micrometer

Adjust press feeders

Perform routine maintenance

Operate with hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years offset presswork knowledge

Tools

Micrometer

Hand tools

Power tools

Ink solvent

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.

Job Description

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 to make 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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