Large Format Digital Print Operator

RR Donnelley & Sons; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision coverage

paid time off

disability insurance

401(k) with match

life insurance

other voluntary supplemental insurance

tuition assistance

employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Des Moines, IA is seeking a skilled Large Format Press Operator to safely set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain large format presses and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications.

The role requires reading and interpreting job tickets, ensuring accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided prints, monitoring print quality, and maintaining production logs.

Qualifications

• Operate, set up, and adjust the large format digital press for a variety of print jobs and substrates.
• Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and production specifications.
• Ensure accurate front-to-back registration on two-sided printing jobs.
• Monitor print quality throughout production and make adjustments as needed to meet customer specifications.
• Complete required production, maintenance, inventory, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the large format presses and finishing equipment to produce high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• RIP files or review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing.
• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
• Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, paper, and other items as needed.

Skills

Press operation

Quality monitoring

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Large format press

Flatbed cutter

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 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• life insurance
• other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• tuition assistance
• employer/partner discounts

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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