Digital Press Operator

RR Donnelley & Sons; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider of marketing and printing solutions as a Press Operator. In this vital role, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining press equipment, ensuring high-quality production runs. Your expertise in offset printing procedures and operational maintenance will be crucial as you work to meet quality specifications. This innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the printing industry.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and equipment.
• Ability to read job specifications and make precise adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and color corrections before production.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Equipment maintenance

Color correction

Job specification reading

Micrometer usage

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 worldwide 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 to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

• The position is responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated, such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, and checking for correct image positioning, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register, etc.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production runs to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements, along with the skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, settings, and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Skill to make precise adjustments of controls, settings, and perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain proper printing pressure for the job.
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $23.00 to $26.00 per hour. The pay may vary based on geographic location, education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and other factors. The total compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or incentives. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental coverages, tuition assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans