Offset Printing Press Operator 1st Shift Sign on Bonus 2000

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced press operator for 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM). You will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure and multi-color offset presses to produce high-quality prints with tight color and registration requirements.

The role includes performing make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine press maintenance. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a pay range of $26.00–$43.00 per hour and additional shift premiums where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure/offset presses to meet color/registration specs.
• Ability to review job specifications and determine press setup according to run imposition.
• Performs make-ready tasks: hanging plates or installing cylinders, alignments, and prep.
• Makes color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Responsible for cleaning, lubrication, minor repairs and periodic maintenance of presses.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure/offset press to print single to multi-color work.
• Review specifications and determine press setup per imposition.
• Perform make-ready tasks: hang plates/install cylinders, check positioning, prep blankets.
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments for quality.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain presses; perform minor repairs and routine maintenance.
• Follow manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules.

Skills

Press operation

Quality control

Machinery maintenance

Reading specifications

Micrometer usage

Tools

Micrometer

Press equipment

Job description

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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