Digital Press Operator | 2nd Shift – Print & Bindery

RRD Company; West Bend, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking a 2nd shift Printing and Bindery Specialist to operate a Digital Press, set up and release jobs, and monitor quality. Base pay is $21–$26.26 per hour with a $1 per hour shift differential, working Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

The role involves reviewing job instructions, handling bindery equipment, and packaging completed jobs for shipping, with collaboration across Customer Service and production teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) from Mac and PC.
• Basic color management skills and ability to output to various devices; willingness to learn new graphics software.
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools for maintenance and setup equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing on a Digital Press.
• Set up, program, and release jobs from the print queue.
• Monitor the quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
• Utilize bindery equipment to complete jobs (cutter, tabletop folder, creaser, shrink tunnel).
• Package jobs and prepare for shipping.
• Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the Customer Service Reps, customer(s), and production personnel
• Work directly with Customer Service Reps, customer(s), and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
• May prepare color proofs for customer review.

Skills

Digital formats

Color management

Mechanical skills

Job description

RRD is seeking a 2nd shift Printing and Bindery Specialist to operate a Digital Press, set up and release jobs, and monitor quality. Base pay is $21–$26.26 per hour with a $1 per hour shift differential, working Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

The role involves reviewing job instructions, handling bindery equipment, and packaging completed jobs for shipping, with collaboration across Customer Service and production teams to resolve issues.