Press Operator 2

Davita Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company is seeking a press operator in Iowa City. The role involves setting up and maintaining press equipment while ensuring high-quality printing specifications are met. Qualified candidates will have thorough knowledge of printing processes and be capable of performing routine maintenance and repairs. This position offers a competitive hourly wage with additional benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance and supplemental insurance

Tuition assistance

Paternity leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, and specifications.
• Skill to read job specifications and understand press capabilities.
• Capable of making difficult precise settings and performing minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and check for imperfections.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments.

Skills

Knowledge of offset printing procedures

Ability to read job specifications

Skill in making precise settings

Routine operational maintenance

Job description

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 specifiactions, 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 inroutine 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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $22.37 to $26.37 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, 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, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

Hours 2nd Shift 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with a shift premium of $2.00/hr.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans