Offset Press Operator I: Multi-Color Production

RR Donnelley & Sons; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in Philadelphia is seeking a Press Operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, inspect plates and cylinders, and ensure color accuracy to meet quality specs.

The role includes performing routine press maintenance, keeping equipment clean, and following safety standards. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and other employee programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications to determine required setup materials.
• Knowledge of appropriate press capabilities and adjustments for efficiency.
• Understanding packing pressure to achieve proper printing pressure.
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.
• Experience with routine maintenance and minor repairs on printing equipment.
• Ability to adjust feeder and feed board settings (suction, guides, timing).

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Prepare plates, install cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and verify image alignment.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs; maintain press.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Interpret specs

Press capability assessment

Packing pressure knowledge

Micrometer use

Maintenance & repairs

Feeder adjustment

Job description

RRD in Philadelphia is seeking a Press Operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, inspect plates and cylinders, and ensure color accuracy to meet quality specs.

The role includes performing routine press maintenance, keeping equipment clean, and following safety standards. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and other employee programs.