Press Operator 2 - 1st Shift

RRD; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Monroe, WI is seeking a Press Operator 2 for the 1st shift (M-F, roughly 7:00am–3:00pm) with a starting rate of $25.00 per hour. The role involves setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining press equipment and performing all required make-ready tasks to ensure high-quality output.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of offset printing procedures and the ability to read job specifications.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and determine suitable press usage.
• Skill to set precise controls and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure needed for printing.
• Ability to use a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders and inspecting plates/cylinders.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Offset printing

Read specs

Press adjustments

Micrometer use

Maintenance basics

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

RR Donnelley is looking for a Press Operator 2 to join the Monroe, WI location on 1st shift!

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

Press Operator 2

1st Shift (M-F, approx. 7:00am to 3:00pm) starting at $25.00 per hour.

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

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

Position Hours: 1st shift (M-F, approx. 7:00am to 3:00pm). Qualified candidates must be able to work morning and afternoon hours.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $25.00 to $28.50 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, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Maternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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