Press Operator 1 2nd shift

RR Donnelley; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in Angola, Indiana seeks an experienced offset press operator to set up, adjust, and run single or multi-color presses.

You will perform make-ready tasks, ensure image alignment and color accuracy, and maintain equipment with routine maintenance and safety in mind. The position offers overtime opportunities and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Make ready tasks including hanging plates, installing cylinders, inspecting plates/cylinders, and adjusting tension, register, and blankets.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn parts as required.
• Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset press knowledge

Read job specifications

Press adjustments

Micrometer usage

Maintenance knowledge

Safety compliance

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press
• 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.
• Make 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 knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
• Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up 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 (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $21.80 per hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential $2 more for 2nd shift, call-in, and stand-by pay. 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.

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