Press Operator 1 - Nights

RR Donnelley; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the printing industry is seeking a Printing and Bindery Specialist. The role involves operating and maintaining offset presses, ensuring quality production, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have experience in web press printing and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a shift premium and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 5-8 years web press-printing experience.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of offset printing procedures

Troubleshooting/Problem-Solving Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 2nd Shift

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:

• Assist with 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.
• Assist with makingnecessary 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
• Assist with performingperiodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
• Perform Roll Tender / Feeder and Packer duties as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Shifts: 7pm - 7am/ 3 day/4 day /rotating every 8 weeks
• $3.00 Shift Premium

Qualifications

• Requires some knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
• Previous experience working as roll tender/ feeder
• Receive training on how to operate a Litho Press, In-line double web press, Harris M10, and a mini web 6 colorweb printing press to print quality production and maintain quality of product
• 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).
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-8 years web press-printing experience.
• Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register is required
• Troubleshooting/Problem-Solving Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching.
• Occasional lifting and pushing/pulling - 50 lbs. or less.
• Occasional repetitive motion with both hands.

Additional Information

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

Pay Disclosure Statement:

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $23.25 to $35.00 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 [a sign-on bonus of, overtime, shift differential, 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..