Imaging Operator 3 - KR

RRD; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 75,217,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave/ Adoption assistance

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Print Operator in Illinois (St. Charles area) to operate high-resolution, proprietary imaging equipment and prepare jobs for printing. You will monitor output quality, adjust color and positioning, and manage production logs and delivery manifests.

You will also set up feeds, manage supplies, and mentor junior operators as needed. This is a 1st shift role with hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of digital print and/or inkjet imaging equipment setup and operation.
• Ability to diagnose and correct operating problems affecting quality and timeliness.
• Advanced knowledge of color theory and ability to adjust for customer specs.
• Excellent knowledge of file manipulation and formats for digital print.
• Knowledge to set up feed rollers, tensioning, timing and inline finishing per job specs.
• May instruct junior operators on corrective adjustments.
• Ability to consider symptoms, causes and remedies during adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Operate high resolution, variable print proprietary imaging equipment.
• Program and prepare jobs for printing.
• Maintain daily print job production logs and delivery manifests.
• Setup, program and release jobs from print queue.
• Adjust image position, color quality and resolution per job specs.
• Monitor output quality for accuracy and consistency.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Digital print equipment

Inkjet imaging

Color theory

File manipulation

Inline finishing setup

Troubleshooting

Leadership/mentoring

Job 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

• Operate high resolution, variable print proprietary imaging equipment
• Program and prepare jobs for printing
• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests
• Setup, program and release jobs from print queue
• Adjust image position Color quality and resolution, perforations and folds on paper, etc.
• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality
• Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, blankets and rollers, paper, tabs, and other items as needed
• Maintain inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of digital print and/or inkjet imaging equipment set up, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment
• Able to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting the quality and timeliness of the service or product or function
• Requires advanced knowledge of color theory and ability to make adjustments and color corrections when operating the equipment to produce the imaging to customer specifications
• Excellent knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print
• Excellent knowledge and ability to set up feed rollers, tensioning, timing and in-line finishing per job specifications
• May instruct junior level operators how to complete the required corrective adjustment
• Typically, corrective adjustments performed require the operator to consider the symptom(s), possible causes and remedies

Additional Information

1st shift 6a - 6p rotating

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $26.25 to $34.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include [a sign-on bonus of $X,XXX], overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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