Offset Printing Press Operator 1st Shift - Sign on Bonus: $2,000

Rrdonnelley; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is hiring for a 1st shift press operator in Wisconsin. You will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure or multi-color offset presses to print one or more colors with tight color values and precise registration.

Responsibilities include making-ready tasks, plate handling, alignment checks, color corrections, and routine press maintenance. Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires comprehensive knowledge of press techniques, safety requirements, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-, two-, and multi-color work with critical color values and registration.
• Review job specifications to determine press setup according to imposition of the run.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, inspect plates/cylinders for defects, and prepare blankets.
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, performing minor repairs and replacements as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Job description

Available Shifts:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Compensation:

Pay Rate: $26.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Sign on Bonus: $2,000

Job Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical

• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)
• 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.
• Makes 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.

• Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-ip, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances
• Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work
• 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 in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The pay range for this role at the noted location is $26.00 to $43.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential.

Benefits

• RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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