Imaging Operator 3 - KR

Rrdonnelley; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

RRD is seeking a skilled print operator on the first shift in Illinois to run high‑resolution inkjet imaging equipment, program jobs, and maintain production logs. You will adjust color, monitor output quality, and manage supplies to ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer specifications.

This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, paid time off, disability insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of digital print/inkjet imaging equipment setup and operation.
• Ability to diagnose and solve operating problems affecting quality and timeliness.
• Strong understanding of color theory and color corrections to customer specs.
• Proficient in file manipulation and digital print file formats.
• Experience instructing junior operators when needed.

Responsibilities

• 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, resolution, perforations and folds.
• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Digital print expertise

Color theory knowledge

Problem-solving

Equipment setup

Tools

Inkjet imaging equipment

Print queue management

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Shift

1st shift 6a - 6p rotating

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Company Culture

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.

Background Check

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