Press Operator 2 - 3rd shift

RRD; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 27,813 - 46,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

RRD is hiring for a press operator position in Quakertown, PA, responsible for setting up and maintaining press equipment. This role requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and precise operational skills. Potential candidates should be skilled in routine maintenance and equipment repair.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $20.19 to $33.78 per hour, along with additional benefits, a sign-on bonus of $2000, and shift differentials. Join RRD in improving the customer journey through quality printing solutions.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications.
• Skill in making precise adjustments and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and examine plates for imperfections.
• Make necessary color corrections prior to production run.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Press adjustments

Routine operational maintenance

Equipment repair

Knowledge of packing pressure

Micrometer usage

Job description

Company Overview

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 worldwide 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, 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.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Shift: 3rd - Sunday - Thursday 11pm to 7am

Shift Premium: $3 per hour

Sign on Bonus: $2000 (new hires only)

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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $20.19 - $33.78 / 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 of $2000, 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.

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.