Digital Press Operator Apprentice 1st shift

RR Donnelley; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a Press Operator in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to set up, operate, and maintain press equipment. The role involves adjusting machine settings, checking for quality, and conducting routine maintenance.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of offset printing and the ability to perform detailed operational tasks. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications.
• Skill in making precise settings and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and check for imperfections.
• Make necessary color corrections prior to production runs.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Job specifications reading

Press settings adjustment

Routine operational maintenance

Pressure knowledge

Micrometer use

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans