Entry-Level Printing Press Operator – Heatset Web

RR Donnelley; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,030 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

RR Donnelley is hiring a Printing Press Operator 1 (M110 Heatset Web) for the 1st shift in Smyrna, TN. The role requires operating and maintaining a single/multi-color offset press, performing make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance.

The candidate will train and mentor others while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Compensation is hourly with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications to determine press setup materials.
• Understand press capabilities to optimize run efficiency.
• Knowledge of packing pressure for printing presses.
• Ability to mount printing plates with a micrometer.
• Experience with routine maintenance and minor repairs on press equipment.
• Ability to adjust feeders and guides for accurate printing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as plate hanging, cylinder installation, and alignment checks.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on the press.
• Carry out periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Train and mentor new or existing employees on policies and best practices.

Skills

Offset printing

Press setup

Color adjustment

Quality inspection

Maintenance

Micrometer use

Safety procedures

Team mentoring

Job description

RR Donnelley is hiring a Printing Press Operator 1 (M110 Heatset Web) for the 1st shift in Smyrna, TN. The role requires operating and maintaining a single/multi-color offset press, performing make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance.

The candidate will train and mentor others while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Compensation is hourly with comprehensive benefits.