Press Operator 2 - (Flexographic Press) - 12-hr Rotating Day Shift

Davita Inc.; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the printing industry is seeking a Press Operator 2 for their Oakdale facility. The role involves operating and maintaining various press equipment, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess a thorough understanding of offset printing procedures and relevant safety requirements, contributing to a dynamic production environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave and adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of printing procedures and equipment.
• Skills to perform routine operational maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to understand job specifications and adjustments needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of offset printing procedures

Skill to read job specifications

Skill in making precise settings

Routine operational maintenance

Knowledge of packing pressure for printing

Skill in using micrometer

Job description

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

• This position is for a Press Operator 2
• This position will start on 1st shift (6am - 2pm) and will transition to 12-hour rotating Day shift (Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Inexperienced candidates pay starts at $25.49/hr.Experienced candidates will be eligible for a higher pay rate.

Requirements:

• 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

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

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $25.49 to $40.31 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 includeovertime, 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans