Offset Press Operator I: Precision Printing & Setup

RR Donnelley & Sons; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Wilson, NC seeks an experienced offset press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses for production runs.

The role requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, attention to detail for image positioning and color accuracy, and ability to read job specifications to determine setup materials. Safety and routine maintenance are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press setup materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently.
• 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.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board to ensure proper operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform make-ready tasks and inspect plates/cylinders for positioning and quality.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs as required.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Reading specs

Press setup

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

Micrometer

Maintenance tools

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Wilson, NC seeks an experienced offset press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses for production runs.

The role requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, attention to detail for image positioning and color accuracy, and ability to read job specifications to determine setup materials. Safety and routine maintenance are essential to success.