Assistant Web Press Operator - 12-hr Night Shift Front Half (7pm - 7am)

RR Donnelley & Sons; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for a 12-hour fixed front night shift (7:00PM–7:00AM) in Chanhassen, MN. The role supports Press Operators with press make ready, operation, and maintenance of sheet-fed or web offset presses.

The position offers a $3/hr night shift differential and requires performing tasks such as plate setup, pressure adjustment, color corrections, and routine press maintenance. Eligible for benefits and overtime as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of offset presswork knowledge.
• Able to read job specs and set up materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with press make ready and operation.
• Insert packing sheets to build up plate height and install plates/blankets.
• Adjust feeder, delivery, suction grippers, guides, and other parts.
• Assist in replacing worn rollers and adjust pressure.
• Wash blankets and clean ink rollers and fountains.
• Assist in color or register corrections prior to production.

Skills

Read job specs

Safe operation

Micrometer use

Press adjustments

Maintenance & repairs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Micrometer

Job description

Company 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

• This position is for a 12-hour fixed front night shift (7:00PM to 7:00AM). Schedule:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday


• This position is eligible for a $3/hr night shift differential

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

• Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $20.39 to $31.03 per 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 includeovertime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by 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.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.