Manufacturing Press Operator

RR Donnelley & Sons; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider in marketing and print solutions, where you will operate and maintain press equipment to ensure high-quality production. This role requires expertise in offset printing and the ability to make precise adjustments to meet job specifications. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will play a crucial part in transforming customer touchpoints into impactful experiences. If you are passionate about the printing industry and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and materials.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine press settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and ensure quality specifications.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Job specifications reading

Press settings adjustments

Routine operational maintenance

Micrometer usage

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 specifiactions, 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 inroutine 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

Shift Hours: 2PM - 10PM

Pay range for this position is $28.25 to $38.90 per hour; however, base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$2.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans