Press Operator 2

RRD; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, adjust, and maintain multiple press systems. You will perform make-ready tasks, examine plates and cylinders, and ensure color accuracy prior to production runs.

The role includes routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep equipment performing at peak levels. Shift-based schedule on B-Shift with Thursday, Friday, Saturday and alternating Wednesdays; starting pay ranges from $26.34 to $36.63 per hour with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and determine press usage.
• Skill to set controls precisely and perform routine maintenance.
• Experience with basic repairs and calibration of printing equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure for printing pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Make-ready tasks including hanging plates, installing cylinders, and checks.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; replace worn parts as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing

Read job specifications

Press setup

Routine maintenance

Micrometer use

Color correction

Tools

Plate mounting

Cylinder installation

Press equipment maintenance

Job description

Job 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.

• 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.

• 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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $26.34 - $36.63 / 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 a sign-on bonus, 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.

Shift: B-Shift: Thursday, Friday Saturday and every other Wednesday.

*This position is not eligible for a sign on bonus or shift premium

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

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
• Skilled 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.