Large Format Digital Print Operator

RRD; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD in Des Moines is seeking an experienced large format press operator to safely set up, run, and monitor high-quality print jobs according to customer specs.

You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain daily production logs, and coordinate with maintenance and leadership to minimize downtime.

RRD offers comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large format printing equipment to meet customer specs.
• Ability to read job tickets and interpret production layouts.
• Maintain quality and troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain large format presses and finishing equipment.
• Review job instructions, prepare files, and track print production logs.
• Ensure correct materials, monitor image quality, and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Operate large format press

Quality control

Read and interpret job tickets

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Large format digital press

Flatbed digital cutter

Quality inspection tools

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

• The large format press operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the large format presses and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications while adhering to company safety and quality standards.
• Duties may include
  • RIP files or review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing.
  • Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
  • Setup, program and release jobs from print queue.
  • May adjust image position, folds, cutting, etc.
  • Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
  • Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, paper, and other items as needed.

Qualifications

• Operate, set up, and adjust the large format digital press for a variety of print jobs and substrates.
• Operate, set up and adjust the flatbed digital cutter.
• Monitor print quality throughout production and make adjustments as needed to meet customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment, print quality, and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the press and related equipment.
• Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and production specifications.
• Ensure accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided printing jobs.
• Verify correct paper stocks, substrates, and materials prior to production.
• Monitor machine status, error messages, and consumable levels.
• Complete required production, maintenance, inventory, and quality documentation.
• Follow production schedules and coordinate with leadership and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Comply with all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $46,458 - $48,018 annually. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficient, performance, shift, and location. In addition to the base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, 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, and employer/partner discounts.

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

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.