Press Operator 2 - 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Printing and Bindery Specialist to join their dynamic production team. This role involves setting up and maintaining press equipment, ensuring quality standards are met through precise adjustments and routine maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of offset printing procedures and the ability to read job specifications effectively. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, while contributing to impactful projects that enhance customer engagement across various platforms.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.
• Skill to read job specifications and determine appropriate press usage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and color corrections before production runs.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Job specifications reading

Press settings adjustments

Routine operational maintenance

Micrometer usage

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 2nd Shift

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, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections and checking 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.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
• Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 lbs. of force, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

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.
• Skill 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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $21.74 - $31.04 / 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 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.