Press Operator 2

RR Donnelley; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Wisconsin is seeking a 3rd shift press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multiple press systems. You will perform make-ready tasks, inspect plates and cylinders, and ensure color accuracy and quality before production runs.

The role requires thorough knowledge of offset printing processes, ability to read job specs, and perform maintenance and minor repairs. RRD offers competitive compensation with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and determine appropriate press usage, press settings and materials.
• Skill to set controls, settings and adjustments and perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure to obtain proper printing pressure for the job.
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and proper image positioning, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register.
• Make color corrections and adjust press to meet quality specs prior to production.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; perform minor repairs and replace worn parts.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Job description

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

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

Compensation:

$26-$26