Offset Press Operator I - Precision Setup & Color Control

RRD; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave and adoption support

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD in Philadelphia seeks a Press Operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, examine plates and cylinders for imperfections, prep blankets, and ensure correct image positioning.

The role requires color corrections, press adjustments, and routine maintenance. The company offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and other voluntary programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications to determine required press setup materials.
• Knowledge of press capabilities to determine appropriate use and adjustments.
• Ability to read micrometer and align printing plate correctly.
• Experience with routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders and checking image positioning.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments prior to production to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Press setup proficiency

Micrometer use

Maintenance skills

Feeder adjustment

Reading job specs

Job description

RRD in Philadelphia seeks a Press Operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, examine plates and cylinders for imperfections, prep blankets, and ensure correct image positioning.

The role requires color corrections, press adjustments, and routine maintenance. The company offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and other voluntary programs.