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

RR Donnelley; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Oakdale, MN is hiring a Press Operator 2 for the flexographic press on a 12-hour rotating day shift. You will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain the press equipment to meet quality specs.

Candidates will perform make-ready, color corrections, anilox adjustments, inspect plates and cylinders, and conduct routine maintenance. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a steady, rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with flexographic printing and press operations.
• Ability to perform make-ready tasks and adjust tension and register.
• Make color and anilox adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Google).

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain flexographic press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks including mounting plates and checking alignments.
• Make color and anilox adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain press; perform minor repairs.
• Follow manufacturer maintenance schedules.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Press setup and operation

Color correction

Anilox adjustment

Preventive maintenance

Reading job specs

Excel/Word/Google

Equipment knowledge

Tools

Mark Andy

Aquaflex

Comco

Webtron

Gallus

Nil Peter

Job description

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

• Full-time
• Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
• Marine MOS: 4619:Combat Lithographer
• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 12 Hr Day Shift-Ro
• Compensation: USD 58,240 - USD 87,360 - yearly

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.

• This position runs on a Pitman Schedule:
  • Shift:12-hour rotatingday shift
    • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
    • Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Hours:6:00am - 6:00pm
• Perks of the Pitman Schedule:
  • Ample Time Off:Employees workapproximately 14-15 days/month, providing significant time for rest and recovery.
  • Improved Work-Life Balance:Employees get 3 consecutive days off every other weekend.
  • Extended Vacation Potential:By using only 2vacation days on a 2-day work week, employees can secure a 7-day break.
  • Built-in OT:8 hours of OT built into the schedule every other week.
  • Predictable Schedule:As a fixed, repeating 2-week cycle, this schedule ishighly predictable and makes it easier for employees to plan their personal lives.
• Candidates with direct experience 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 Flexographic press operated such as mounting plates or installing print cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping web paths, adjusting tension and register etc.
• Make necessary color correction and anilox adjustment 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
• Requiresa thorough knowledge of Flexographic 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 web paths, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, excel, Word and Google, preferred
• Skill in use of Mark Andy, Aquaflex, Comco, Webtron, Gallus, Nil Peter preferred.

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

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $28.00 to $42.00 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.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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