Press Operator 1 - Laminator Operator

RRD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 40,515; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD is seeking an experienced offset press operator in Durham, North Carolina. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining single or multi-color offset press, ensuring production meets quality specifications through necessary adjustments and maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of offset printing procedures and must be able to work the night shift, from 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. Competitive hourly compensation is offered with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials.
• Sufficient knowledge of press capabilities for efficient operation.
• Ability to determine packing pressure for proper printing.
• Skill in using a micrometer for aligning printing plates.
• Competence in routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
• Ability to adjust feeder and feed board settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain offset press.
• Perform make-ready tasks and examine plates for imperfections.
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Knowledge of offset printing procedures

Ability to read job specifications

Knowledge of press capabilities

Skill in using a micrometer

Routine operational maintenance skills

Ability to make adjustments to feeder

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and worldwide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

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.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Must be able to work 2,2,3 night shift. Hours are 6:45pm - 7:00am.

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.

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $21.00 - $29.41 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand‑by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

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