Press Operator 2

RRD; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in West Bend, Wisconsin, is seeking a 3rd shift press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a range of press equipment.

You will perform make-ready tasks, check image alignment, apply color corrections, and ensure quality standards. The role includes a $2/hour shift differential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates should possess offset printing knowledge and be able to read job specifications, maintain equipment, and perform routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and materials.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multiple press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates and aligning cylinders.
• Check image positioning, prep blankets, and adjust tension and register.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on presses; perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Read & interpret specs

Precision micrometer use

Equipment maintenance

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.

Job Description

Hours

3rd Shift:

7:00 PM to 5:00 AM Monday-Thursday

2$/hr Shift Differential

• 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 national pay range for this role is $22.00-$28.79/hr. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual 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 participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. 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.

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

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

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.