Press Operator 2

RR Donnelley; Illinois; 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 their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating various press equipment, ensuring high-quality production runs. Your expertise in offset and Flexographic printing will be crucial as you perform make-ready tasks, make color adjustments, and maintain equipment. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional print solutions. Join a company that values innovation and offers a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and equipment.
• Experience with Flexographic printing presses and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and necessary color corrections.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Flexographic printing presses

Routine operational maintenance

Micrometer usage

Tools

Webtron

Mark Andy

Comco

Nilpeter

Job description

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

Company Description

• Sign on Bonus of $2,000
• 2nd shift hours: 3:00pm to 11:00 pm
• 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, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections and checking 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.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Experience with Flexographic printing presses (Webtron, Mark Andy, Comco, Nilpeter).
• 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 the use of a micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Additional Information

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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $26.26 - $34.00/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 $2,000, 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.