Press Operator 1 - Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Printing and Bindery Specialist to join its dynamic production team. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining offset presses, ensuring quality control, and performing routine maintenance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the production of high-quality printed materials. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic chance to advance your career in a thriving company that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of web press-printing experience required.
• Knowledge of in-line finishing and die cutting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform make-ready tasks and assist with color corrections.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Color correction

Routine operational maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

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 making 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.
• Assist with performing periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
• Perform Roll Tender / Feeder and Packer duties as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Shifts: 7pm - 7am/ 3 days on 4 days off rotating every 8 weeks.
• $3.00 Shift Premium.
• RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer.

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.
• 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:

* Shift Premium: $3.00

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, 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.