H0365 Press Operator 1

RR Donnelley & Sons; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,554 - 37,677; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Dallas is seeking an experienced press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses. The role focuses on meeting exacting color and quality standards during production runs.

The position requires making make-ready adjustments, performing color corrections, and conducting routine press maintenance. Overtime may be available, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications to determine required materials.
• Knowledge of press capabilities to determine the best use and adjustments.
• Knowledge of packing pressure to achieve proper printing pressure.
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to adjust feeder and feed board settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform all make-ready tasks and inspect plates/cylinders for imperfections.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Press setup

Press adjustment

Color correction

Quality inspection

Preventive maintenance

Micrometer use

Feeder adjustment

Job description

Overview

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press
• 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 knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
• Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
• Must have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently
• 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
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $18.55 to $27.35 / hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime and 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.

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans