Press Operator 1 - Laminator Operator

RRD Company; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD Company is seeking an experienced Printing and Bindery Specialist to operate and maintain single or multi-color offset presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, adjust color, inspect plates and cylinders for defects, and ensure prints meet exacting quality standards.

The role requires expertise in offset printing, ability to read job specifications, and capability to perform routine maintenance; night shifts running 6:45pm–7:00am are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specs to determine required setup materials.
• Understand press capabilities to optimize job runs.
• Know packing pressure for proper printing pressure.
• Use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Adjust feeder, feed board, and guides for proper operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders.
• Examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and check image positioning.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Read and understand job specifications

Determine press use for efficiency

Packing pressure knowledge

Use of micrometer for plate mounting

Routine equipment maintenance

Feeder and feed board adjustment

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Compensation: USD 21.00 - USD 29.41 - hourly

Company 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 world-wide 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
• 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)

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

Additional Information

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

Thesalary 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.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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