Digital Press Operator Apprentice 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is hiring a Digital Press Operator Apprentice for the 3rd shift (6 PM to 6 AM). This role involves setting up and operating press equipment, making routine adjustments, and conducting equipment maintenance to ensure quality printing standards.

Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, plus a $3/hr premium for 3rd shift work. The position offers various benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks like hanging plates and checking positioning.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; perform minor repairs.
• Conduct periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Reading job specifications

Precision settings of controls

Equipment maintenance

Micrometer use

Job description

Digital Press Operator Apprentice 3rd Shift

Company Overview

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Available Shift: 3rd Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
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
3rd Shift Premium: $3/hr

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make‑ready tasks associated with the press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections, check for correct positioning of images, prep blankets, adjust 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.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• 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 a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to 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 the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Additional Information

The pay range for this role is $20.00 to $26.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may include overtime, shift differential, benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. The company’s policy is to select, place and deal with all its employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.