Press Operator 2 - Flexo - Stern Ave

RRD Company; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD, a global provider of printing and packaging services, seeks an experienced Printing and Bindery Specialist for the 2nd shift in St. Charles, IL. You will set up, adjust, and operate multiple press systems, ensuring high-quality results and efficient production.

Responsibilities include make-ready tasks, color corrections, preventive maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes precise plate mounting and press control to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and select appropriate press settings and materials.
• Skillful adjustments and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure to achieve proper printing pressure.
• Ability to mount and align printing plates with micrometer.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment on 2nd shift.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates and installing cylinders.
• Make color corrections to meet product quality specifications.
• Clean and maintain presses and perform minor repairs.
• Perform periodic manufacturer-recommended maintenance.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Press setup and operation

Micrometer use

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Tools

Press equipment tools

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

2nd Shift

• 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 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

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

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $26.00 - $33.00 / 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. 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.

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