Digital Press Operator Apprentice - 1st Shift

Milwaukee Succeeds; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Wisconsin is seeking a Digital Press Operator Apprentice for 1st shift (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) with a rotating schedule including every other weekend. Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, with potential for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining press equipment, performing make-ready tasks, and ensuring color accuracy and quality in production runs.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine press usage, settings and materials.
• Ability to make precise settings and perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure to achieve proper printing pressure for jobs.
• Skill in mounting printing plates with a micrometer.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks (plates, cylinders, blankets, tension, registration).
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press and replace worn parts.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing

Quality inspection

Machinery setup

Micrometer usage

Maintenance

Tools

Press equipment

Job description

RR Donnelley in Wisconsin is seeking a Digital Press Operator Apprentice for 1st shift (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) with a rotating schedule including every other weekend. Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, with potential for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining press equipment, performing make-ready tasks, and ensuring color accuracy and quality in production runs.