H0366 Press Operator 2

RR Donnelley & Sons; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multiple press units. You will perform make-ready tasks, inspect plates and cylinders, and ensure color accuracy before and during production runs.

The role requires precise control settings, routine preventative maintenance, and adherence to safety standards to deliver high-quality printed materials. This on-site position offers steady work in a print production environment.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine appropriate press usage and materials.
• Skill in making precise settings and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks including hanging plates, installing cylinders, and inspecting plates/cylinders.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on the press and replace worn parts.

Skills

Press operation

Quality control

Safety procedures

Tools

Micrometer

Plate mounting

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• 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 specifications, 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 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

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

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