Digital Press Operator Apprentice — Hands-on Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

RRD in Wisconsin is seeking a press operator for 1st Shift (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) with a rotating four- and three-day schedule and weekend rotation. Starting pay is $20.00–$26.00 per hour, with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k).

You will set up, adjust, operate and maintain press equipment, perform make-ready tasks, check image alignment, apply color corrections, and carry out routine maintenance to meet quality specs and safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders and checking alignment.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press and perform minor repairs.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing

Reading specs

Machine setup

Maintenance skills

Micrometer use

Safety awareness

Tools

Press equipment

Micrometer

Job description

RRD in Wisconsin is seeking a press operator for 1st Shift (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) with a rotating four- and three-day schedule and weekend rotation. Starting pay is $20.00–$26.00 per hour, with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k).

You will set up, adjust, operate and maintain press equipment, perform make-ready tasks, check image alignment, apply color corrections, and carry out routine maintenance to meet quality specs and safety standards.