Press Operator 2

RR Donnelley; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 27,846 - 81,623; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is looking for a Printing and Bindery Specialist responsible for setting up and maintaining press equipment. Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of offset printing and strong operational skills to meet quality specifications.

The position involves making adjustments for production runs and performing routine maintenance. Offering a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, this role includes shifts from 7am-7pm on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine appropriate press usage.
• Skill in making precise settings and performing minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and adjust for quality specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance and clean the press.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Job specifications understanding

Routine operational maintenance

Micrometer usage

Press settings knowledge

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F: Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Compensation: USD 56,867 - USD 81,723 yearly

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

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment
• 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 thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully
• Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• 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

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 $27.34 - $39.29 per 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.

Shifts: 7am-7pm / 3 days on 4 days off rotating every 8 weeks

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer.