Digital Press Operator Apprentice 1st shift

RR Donnelley; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley in California seeks an experienced press operator to set up, adjust, and run offset presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, install cylinders, inspect plates, and ensure color accuracy and print quality throughout production runs.

The role requires precise control adjustments, routine preventive maintenance and adherence to safety standards. Strong knowledge of press operations and materials is essential for consistent results.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine press requirements.
• Skill in making precise settings and routine equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks: hang plates, install cylinders, inspect plates/cylinders.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate and perform minor repairs on the press.
• Conduct periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Read job specs to determine press usage and materials needed.
• Adjust controls and settings for accurate printing pressure.
• Monitor and maintain routine press operation and maintenance.

Skills

Press setup

Make-ready

Color adjustment

Press maintenance

Micrometer usage

Tools

Offset press equipment

Job description

Available Shifts:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

- Rotating schedule of 3 days one week and 4 days the next week. Includes working Saturday/Sunday every other week.

Compensation:

Starting Pay Range: $20.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Job Duties:

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run 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
• Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully
• Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
• Skill inroutine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $20.00 to $26.00 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 include overtime, shift differential.

• 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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